CanadaBuys #BPM026292

Enterprise DDI Solution RFI for Shared Services Canada

Shared Services Canada (SSC), through its Connectivity and Security Services Branch, is seeking industry input for a future procurement of an enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solution to modernize and consolidate the Government of Canada's network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Connectivity and Security Services Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Enterprise-grade DDI hardware appliances and software licenses for deployments ranging from 2,000 to 1,000,000 client endpoints and management of 5,000 to 2,500,000 IP addresses - Multiple deployment scenarios: single network, multi-network, and enterprise-wide, including integration with Microsoft Active Directory - Five-year OEM-provided maintenance and support, including technical support, software/firmware updates, documentation, and advance hardware replacement - Instructor-led virtual training, scalable throughout the contract duration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All hardware, software, maintenance, and training must be provided directly by the OEM - Solution must support high availability, security, and redundancy - Compliance with accessibility standards (EN 301 549, WCAG, Section 508) - Alignment with post-quantum cryptography standards - Support for both departmental and centralized enterprise deployments - Industry feedback is requested on technical, financial, and deliverable requirements - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are named in the RFI, but the requirements suggest a need for scalable, enterprise-class DDI solutions from leading manufacturers.

Description

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to support the development of a future procurement for an enterprise Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) (DDI) solution. The objective is to establish a standardized, secure, and scalable enterprise DDI platform to modernize and consolidate the Government of Canada's core network infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, enhance security, and support long-term network modernization initiatives. This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and is not a bid solicitation. SSC anticipates that any subsequent solicitation may result in the award of one contract with a five-year initial term and options to extend for up to five additional one-year periods.

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