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Network and Infrastructure Hardware Procurement from Indigenous Businesses for Farm Credit Canada

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a Government of Canada agency, is seeking proposals exclusively from FCC-verified Indigenous-owned and controlled businesses for the supply of enterprise-grade network and infrastructure hardware, including associated software and licensing. - Buyer: Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a federal Crown corporation - Eligible vendors: Only FCC-verified Indigenous-owned and controlled businesses may submit proposals - Products and services requested: - Enterprise-grade network infrastructure hardware - SD-WAN solutions - Power systems - Cabling and related components - Associated software and licensing - OEMs: No specific OEMs are named; products must be from approved OEMs - Procurement details: - Hardware procurement services will be provided on an as-needed, per-purchase basis - Suppliers must support FCC’s national operations, including delivery to remote and rural locations - Up to two non-exclusive supplier agreements will be established - Suppliers must offer competitive pricing, reliable supply, responsive service, and nationwide delivery - Notable requirements: - Indigenous business eligibility is mandatory - Capability for nationwide delivery, including remote areas, is required - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided in the notice

Description

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking proposals from qualified and FCC‑verified Indigenous‑owned and controlled businesses for the supply of enterprise‑grade network and infrastructure hardware, including associated software and licensing. The selected proponents will support FCC’s national operations by providing hardware procurement services on an as‑needed, per‑purchase basis, including equipment such as network infrastructure, SD‑WAN solutions, power systems, cabling, and related components from approved OEMs. The objective is to establish relationships with up to two suppliers that can deliver competitive pricing, reliable supply, responsive service, and nationwide delivery capabilities, including to remote locations. The resulting agreement will be non‑exclusive and designed to provide flexibility, transparency, and value to FCC.

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