Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8474-26-DS16
DND Seeks Professional IT Services for Top Secret Capital Infrastructure Project
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
W8474-26-DS16
NAICS
541512, 541511, 518210
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking professional IT services to support a highly classified Capital IT Infrastructure Project. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), ADM(Mat), Ottawa, Ontario - Services Requested: - Two Network Analysts (Level 3) - Two IT Security Engineers (Level 3) - Two Programmer/Software Developers (Level 2) - Additional roles (from French attachment): - One Programmer/Software Developer (Level 3) - Two System Administrators (Level 3) - Two Technical Architects (Level 3) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Part Numbers: - No hardware or software products or part numbers specified; this is a professional services procurement - Quantities: - Total of 9 professional service positions (as detailed above) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All personnel and suppliers must hold TOP SECRET security clearance, including TOP SECRET (SIGINT) - Compliance with Controlled Goods regulations is mandatory - Only TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders (EN578-170432/D, Tier 2) in the National Capital Region are eligible - Selection is based on the highest combined technical merit and price - Estimated effort is 2880 person-days over the contract period - Trade agreements such as WTO GPA, CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, and others apply
Description
This solicitation is for professional services to support a Capital IT Infrastructure Project classified as Top Secret and above. The requirement includes two Network Analysts (Level 3), two IT Security Engineers (Level 3), and two Programmer/Software Developers (Level 2). The contract duration is 24 months, starting approximately August 14, 2026. The procurement method is competitive selective tendering, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.