Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM026174/34201
SSC Solicits Synology RackStation Storage and Networking Hardware for NRC Canada
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
BPM026174/34201
NAICS
423430
Shared Services Canada (SSC), on behalf of the National Research Council Canada, is seeking competitive bids for the supply and delivery of Synology RackStation networking hardware and related components. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Enterprise and IT Procurement (EITP), Centre de donnes et services infonuagiques (CDSI) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Synology (primary OEM for RackStation, HDDs, SSDs, adapters) - Axiom (OEM for memory modules) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Synology RackStation RS3621RPXS 12-bay diskless unit with 5-year warranty (1 unit) - Axiom 16GB DDR4 2666Mhz ECC UDIMM memory modules (4 units) - Synology 20TB SATA 3.5in HDDs with 5-year warranty (up to 12 units) - Ontario environmental handling fee for HDDs (up to 12 units) - Synology M.2 adapter & 10GbE Ethernet card (up to 5 units) - Synology 800GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (1 unit) - Notable Requirements: - All hardware must be new and include a 5-year warranty where specified - Delivery required to Ottawa, Ontario, within 30 days of contract award or by a specified deadline - Bidders must provide OEM certification as part of their submission - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and mandatory instructions - Technical Highlights: - Emphasis on Synology RackStation ecosystem for storage and networking - High-capacity 20TB HDDs and NVMe SSD for performance and reliability - Inclusion of environmental handling fees for HDDs as required by Ontario regulations
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by Shared Services Canada for the supply and delivery of networking products, specifically Rackstation equipment. The procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and is open for competitive bidding across Canada. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for bidders, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses. The closing date for submissions is July 10, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.