CanadaBuys #RFQ 2026-5219

CDIC Procurement of 352 VMware Cloud Foundation Licenses and Support (5-Year Term)

The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), a federal Crown corporation, is seeking to procure VMware Cloud Foundation licenses and comprehensive support for a five-year term. - Government Buyer: - Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), headquartered in Ottawa - Also referenced as SADC (Société d'assurance-dépôts du Canada) in French documentation - OEM Highlight: - VMware is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Vendors: - Only Canadian suppliers or suppliers from eligible trade partners may bid - Products/Services Requested: - 352 units of VMware Cloud Foundation (Part Number: VCF-CLD-FND-A) - Includes all licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, support, updates, upgrades, and entitlements for lawful use throughout the five-year subscription term - Notable Requirements: - All entitlements must cover the entire five-year period - Procurement is competitive and based on lowest evaluated price, with a best and final offer stage - Legal usage rights and compliance with Canadian trade policies are mandatory

Description

The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), a federal Crown corporation headquartered in Ottawa, is seeking to procure VMWare licenses and support as detailed in Schedule "A" (Statement of Work). The contract duration is estimated to be 60 months starting from August 31, 2026. This procurement is subject to the Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, allowing only Canadian Suppliers or suppliers from applicable trade partners to submit quotations. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection criteria based on the lowest price.

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