Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM026299
SSC Requests Nvidia, Mellanox, and HPE High-Speed Cables for HPC Infrastructure
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
BPM026299
NAICS
423690
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking high-speed data cables and splitters 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 - Mellanox (now part of Nvidia) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - AddOn (compatible products referenced) - 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, Length: 10 metres - Part Number: MFS1S00-H050V-AO, Quantity: 24, Length: 50 metres - NVIDIA AOC Splitter 400(2x200)Gbps to 2x200Gbps OSFP to 2xQSFP56, Flat-to-flat - Part Number: MFA7U10-H030-FLT, Quantity: 12, Length: 30 metres - HPE IB HDR/EN 200G QSFP56/QSFP56 30m AOC - Part Number: P06153-B26, Quantity: 8, Length: 30 metres - HPE IB HDR/EN 200Gb QSFP56/QSFP56 1m DAC - Part Number: P06149-B22, Quantity: 7, Length: 1 metre - 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 coverage required (duration specified at contract award) - Compliance with Canadian and international trade agreements (CKFTA, CFTA) - Equivalent products are acceptable if they meet technical and compatibility requirements - No services are requested; procurement is for hardware only.
Description
Shared Services Canada (SSC) requires Nvidia GPSC9 (FS9) and SK8S1 Cables, or equivalent, for delivery to Pointe-Claire, Québec. The contract will cover delivery, acceptance, and warranty. This procurement is open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal with competitive open bidding under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement and Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The contract is intended to result in the award of one contract for the delivery of goods and/or services.