Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM026247/34322
Shared Services Canada Solicits Microchip/Microsemi S600 NTP Server Security Protocol Licenses and 5-Year OEM Support
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
BPM026247/34322
NAICS
541512
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking proposals for security protocol license upgrades for its Microchip/Microsemi S600 NTP servers to ensure compliance with Canadian government cryptographic standards. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Enterprise IT Procurement (EITP), Procurement and Vendor Relationships - OEMs Highlighted: - Microchip Technology Inc. - Microsemi (a subsidiary of Microchip) - Vendors Mentioned: - Only OEMs (Microchip/Microsemi) are specified; no resellers or integrators are named - Products/Services Requested: - 22 x Security Protocols License Option for Microchip/Microsemi S600 NTP servers - Part number: 920-15201-102 - Covers specific server serial numbers - License software maintenance and support - 5-year OEM-delivered maintenance and support term - Next-Business-Day hardware replacement and warranty for all applicable items - 24/7 support with 60-minute response time, bilingual (French/English) support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Licenses must enable Active Directory account integration, certificate updates, and upgrades to SSL/TLS protocols - Compliance with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) cryptographic guidelines and SCT policy - Mandatory supply chain integrity verification and OEM certification - Delivery to Ontario and Quebec, Canada, with advance notification - Single-award contract, open competitive process under Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Description
Shared Services Canada is soliciting proposals for Microchip/Microsemi S600 NTP server licenses to update authentication methods and cryptographic protocols to comply with Treasury Board guidelines. The licenses will support Active Directory account integration, certificate updates, and SSL/TLS protocol upgrades. Failure to acquire these licenses would result in non-compliance with Treasury Board Secretariat policy. The procurement is conducted via competitive open bidding with delivery in Canada.