CanadaBuys #BPM026286

Shared Services Canada Solicitation for 720 LTO9 BAFE Preservation Tapes

Shared Services Canada is soliciting bids for the supply of 720 LTO9 BAFE preservation-grade tapes for Library and Archives Canada (LAC). - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (on behalf of Library and Archives Canada) - Products/Services Requested: - 720 LTO9 BAFE tapes - Must be preservation-grade - Each tape must have sequential, vendor-provided barcodes and eye-readable labels - Documentation must include proof of compliance with labeling and barcode requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; OEM certification is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tapes must be OEM-certified - Strict requirements for labeling, barcode sequencing, and record-keeping - Delivery region is Quebec (excluding the National Capital Region) - Procurement is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - No services are requested; this is a product-only solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by Shared Services Canada for the purchase of LTO9 BAFE tape, quantity 720, for Library and Archives Canada (LAC). The procurement requires maintaining a record of tape acquisitions with specific barcode labeling and documentation requirements. The contract delivery region is Quebec (except NCR), and the solicitation is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) with competitive open bidding. The closing date for submissions is August 6, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.

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