CanadaBuys #BPM025473

Industry Feedback Sought for Managed Backup and Recovery Software Solutions

Shared Services Canada (SPC), part of the Government of Canada, is seeking industry input on managed backup and recovery software solutions for government-wide use. - Government Buyer: - Government of Canada - Sub-agency: Services partags Canada (SPC) - Office: Procurement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - Managed backup and recovery software solutions - Key features required: - Open standards and vendor-neutral architectures - Ransomware detection and mitigation - Centralized governance and management - Flexible licensing models - Support for remote and critical office backups - Automation to meet recovery objectives - Interoperability with x86 architectures and generic storage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, EN 301 549, CAN/ASC-1.1:2024) - Environmental sustainability commitments (science-based GHG reduction targets, Paris Agreement alignment) - Socio-economic inclusion, with emphasis on Indigenous participation through subcontracting and partnerships - Cost visibility and transparency - The RFI is intended to inform a future Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) and subsequent procurement phases.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Shared Services Canada (SSC) as part of the Agile Procurement Process 3.0. It seeks feedback from industry stakeholders on the procurement of managed back up and recovery software for the Government of Canada. The report summarizes vendor responses highlighting priorities such as open standards, ransomware detection, centralized governance, and socio-economic considerations including accessibility, environmental sustainability, and Indigenous participation. The findings will inform future procurement phases, including an upcoming Invitation to Qualify (ITQ).

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