Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM026299/34409
SSC Requests Nvidia/Mellanox and HPE High-Speed InfiniBand & Ethernet Cables for HPC
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
BPM026299/34409
NAICS
423690, 423430
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking high-speed InfiniBand and Ethernet cables for its High Performance Computing infrastructure in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC) - Enterprise IT Procurement Operations, Data Centres - Contact: Reyna Garcia - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Nvidia (including Mellanox) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - AddOn (compatible products) - Products Requested: - HDR InfiniBand, 200 Gb/s, QSFP56 to QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC), Multimode Fibre, 850 nm - Part Number: MFS1S00-H010V-AO, Quantity: 8 - Part Number: MFS1S00-H050V-AO, Quantity: 24 - NVIDIA AOC Splitter 400(2x200)Gbps to 2x200Gbps OSFP to 2xQSFP56, 30m Flat to Flat - Part Number: MFA7U10-H030-FLT, Quantity: 12 - HPE IB HDR/EN 200G QSFP56/QSFP56 30m AOC - Part Number: P06153-B26, Quantity: 8 - HPE IB HDR/EN 200Gb QSFP56/QSFP56 1m DAC - Part Number: P06149-B22, Quantity: 7 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All cables must be compatible with NVIDIA/Mellanox equipment - Delivery required within 60 days of contract award to Pointe-Claire, Quebec - Warranty period starts upon acceptance; duration to be specified at award - Compliance with Canadian trade agreements (CKFTA, CFTA) - Bids must be submitted electronically and will be evaluated based on lowest price - Equivalent products are permitted if they meet compatibility and performance requirements
Description
Shared Services Canada (SSC) requires Nvidia GPSC9 (FS9) and SK8S1 Cables, or equivalent, for delivery to Pointe-Claire, Québec. The procurement aims to award one contract covering delivery, acceptance, and warranty periods. Bids must comply with all solicitation requirements and be submitted electronically. The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and applicable trading partners, with evaluation based on the lowest evaluated price. The contract term includes delivery, acceptance, and warranty periods.