CanadaBuys #BPM026130/34130

Shared Services Canada RFI: Application and Desktop Virtualization & Application Delivery Controller Services

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking industry feedback on future procurement for Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) services. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC) - Principal Procurement Officer: Gary Presley - Products/Services Requested: - Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) services - Application Delivery Controller (ADC) services - Emphasis on hybrid, flexible architectures supporting both legacy and modern systems - Deployment models: on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and disconnected/offline - Advanced features: automation, AI/ML, Infrastructure-as-Code, Zero Trust security, DDoS protection, WAF, bot mitigation, digital experience monitoring - Support for data sovereignty, bilingual (English/French) environments, accessibility (EN 301 549, Section 508, WCAG), and official languages - Socio-economic inclusion, Indigenous procurement, and Buy Canadian objectives - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI or attachments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open standards and API-driven architectures to reduce vendor lock-in - Interoperability with multi-vendor environments - Accessibility and compliance with Canadian and international standards - Emphasis on future procurement phases, including an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) and Statement of Work (SOW) - No bids or submissions are being accepted at this stage; this is for information gathering only

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Shared Services Canada regarding Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) services. The RFI aims to gather industry input on future architecture directions, interoperability, delivery models, automation, security, resilience, procurement considerations, and socio-economic objectives. The solicitation is for notification purposes only; no bids or submissions will be accepted or evaluated at this stage. The RFI highlights the importance of hybrid architectures, vendor lock-in reduction, and support for official languages and accessibility standards.

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