CanadaBuys #BPM014160/34400

Shared Services Canada Prequalifies ISPs for Local Internet Access Services Nationwide

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to prequalify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to deliver Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for federal government sites across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), headquartered at 180 Kent Street, Ottawa - Products/Services Requested: - Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for government sites nationwide - Includes both symmetrical and asymmetrical internet connections - Excludes satellite and cellular technologies - Services cover installation, configuration, maintenance, repair, support, moves, adds, changes, cancellations, and disconnections - Enhanced services may include: service architecture development, expedited/after-hours installation, temporary suspension, enhanced service desk, 24/7/365 support, trouble ticketing, improved mean time to repair (MTTR), performance credits, anti-DDoS reporting, and network operations center support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified ISPs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - ISPs must be able to provide services across various Canadian regions - Excludes satellite and cellular internet solutions - Must support both legacy and new connections, with the ability to consolidate and formalize existing contracts - Enhanced support and reporting capabilities are required - SSC Partner Organizations and Mandatory Clients must obtain LIAS exclusively through SSC - Pricing and specific requirements will be determined in future RFQs or RFPs - Compliance with CRTC tariffs where applicable - Procurement governed by multiple trade agreements and available in both English and French

Description

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to establish a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) for Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) to support federal government sites across Canada. The RFSA aims to prequalify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to supply LIAS on an as-and-when requested basis for SSC, its exclusive Partner Organizations, Mandatory Clients, and other government organizations opting to use SSC. The resulting Supply Arrangements will standardize contracts, streamline procurement processes, and formalize existing legacy and contracted connections. This RFSA is not a solicitation of bids or tenders and does not obligate SSC to award a contract.

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