# CanadaBuys #BPM026586/34845

HYCU Subscription Software License Procurement for Department of National Defense

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM026586/34845
**NAICS:** 511210

Shared Services Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defense, is procuring a one-year HYCU Subscription software license.
- Government Buyer:
  - Shared Services Canada (acting for Department of National Defense)
  - Contracting authority: Billel Abbas
- OEM Highlight:
  - HYCU, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the requested software
- Vendors Invited:
  - Carahsoft Canada, Inc.
  - Softchoice Corporation
  - Zones Canada, Inc.
  - Decisive Group Inc.
- Products Requested:
  - HYCU Subscription software license
    - Quantity: 1
    - Description: One-year subscription for HYCU software
    - No specific part number provided
- Notable Requirements:
  - Procurement is via selective tendering under the Software Maintenance & Support Supply Arrangement (SLSA)
  - Only pre-qualified suppliers holding a supply arrangement are eligible to bid
  - No security requirements specified
  - Governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- Period of Performance:
  - One-year subscription term
  - Annual software license for Department of National Defense

### Description

The Department of National Defense requires the procurement of a HYCU Subscription for a one-year period from December 28, 2026 to December 27, 2027. This procurement is conducted through a Request for Quote under the Software Maintenance & Support Supply Arrangement (SLSA) # EN578-232335/179/SMS. The tendering procedure is selective, inviting pre-qualified suppliers who hold a supply arrangement, including Carahsoft Canada, Inc., Softchoice Corporation, Zones Canada, Inc., and Decisive Group Inc. The contract will be awarded to one supplier, with no security requirements specified.

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