CanadaBuys #BPM026155/34174

Enterprise Network Access Control Solution RFI – Shared Services Canada

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking industry input for an Enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) Solution to enhance security and management of Government of Canada networks. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Connectivity and Security Services Branch (CSSB) - Products and Services Requested: - Network Access Control (NAC) hardware appliances in small, medium, and large performance tiers (supporting 10,000 to 100,000 concurrent sessions) - NAC virtual appliances, scalable by license - Software licenses for capacity and feature activation (5-year term, annual renewal options) - Network transceiver accessories (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-T) - OEM-delivered maintenance and support (5 years, 24/7 technical support, advance RMA, updates) - OEM-certified, 5-day instructor-led training (English and French, up to 12 participants, virtual delivery) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - On-premises deployment (no cloud/SaaS) - Must support a wide range of network use cases, including wired/wireless authentication, captive portal, ACL enforcement, device quarantine, and host posture verification - Integration with Active Directory and MDM platforms - Bilingual (English/French) OEM-certified training - Industry feedback requested on technical requirements, test plans, and socio-economic participation - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified vendors - Contract period: 7 years base, with three 1-year extension options

Description

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking input and feedback from suppliers and solution manufacturers regarding an Enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) Solution to support the Connectivity and Security Services Branch (CSSB). The RFI outlines preliminary requirements and objectives for a scalable, highly available, SSC-managed NAC solution to enhance security, visibility, and management of Government of Canada networks. The contract resulting from this procurement is expected to be for seven years with options to extend, covering supply of NAC appliances, licenses, maintenance, support, and training services. SSC aims to establish a standardized NAC solution to improve operational efficiency and security posture across its management network.

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