Opportunity

CanadaBuys #21120-27-5363626

RFI: AI-Enabled Audio-Video Redaction Software for Correctional Service Canada

Posted

May 04, 2026

Respond By

May 25, 2026

Identifier

21120-27-5363626

NAICS

541511

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking industry input on advanced audio-video redaction software for its Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) operations. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), including the National Headquarters Rights, Redress and Resolution (NHQ-RRR) directorate and Direction des droits, des recours et des résolutions - Administration centrale (DRR-AC) - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) audio-video redaction software with AI-assisted capabilities - Key features required: - Automated detection and redaction of sensitive information in audio and video files - Support for large file sizes (250+ GB) and multiple formats (e.g., MP3, MP4, ASF) - Bilingual operation (English and French) - Integration with ATIPXpress or similar workflow systems - Compliance with Canadian federal security and privacy policies - Advanced automation tools, object tracking, and reduction of manual redaction effort - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI; CSC is seeking information on available commercial solutions - Notable Requirements: - Industry feedback on product capabilities, deployment models, licensing options, and implementation considerations - Input on cost ranges for licensing and support - Compliance with the Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, and relevant trade agreements - This is an RFI for information-gathering only; no contract will be awarded at this stage

Description

The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is requesting industry feedback regarding audio-video redaction software to be used by the ATIP department to process responsive files as required by the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act. The objectives include informing industry of the forthcoming requirement, identifying solutions and potential approaches to meet CSC's requirements, understanding approximate cost ranges related to licensing options, obtaining industry feedback on the proposed statement of work, and realigning CSC's expectations with industry capacity and experience. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a call for tender or a Request for Proposal and will not result in a contract. It is intended to gather information to inform future procurement processes.

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