Opportunity

CanadaBuys #W8486-270825/A

DRDC Seeks Level 3 IT Security, Satellite Communication, and Telecommunication Specialists

Posted

September 08, 2026

Respond By

September 22, 2026

Identifier

W8486-270825/A

NAICS

541512, 517410, 517919

Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC), a division of the Government of Canada, is seeking specialized professional services to support IT security, satellite communications, and telecommunications initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC), Government of Canada - Services Requested: - Two Information Technology Security Research and Development Specialists (Level 3) - One Satellite Communication Specialist (Level 3) - One Telecommunication System Specialist (Level 3) - No products or hardware are being procured; only professional services are required - Notable Requirements: - All positions require high-level security clearances (Secret, Top Secret, NATO Secret) - Canadian or Five Eyes citizenship is mandatory - Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) review applies - Services to be delivered in the National Capital Region and Trenton, Ontario - Eligible Vendors: - Only pre-qualified suppliers under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement may bid - Notable eligible vendors include Accenture Inc., Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc., IBM Canada Limited, and CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. - Indigenous Set-Aside: - The procurement is conditionally set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) - Contract Structure: - Up to four contracts may be awarded, each with a three-year duration

Description

This solicitation is for Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) to procure services of two Information technology security research and development specialists, one Satellite communication specialist, and one Telecommunication system specialist, all Level 3. The intent is to establish up to four contracts each for three years. The solicitation is open only to pre-qualified suppliers under the Task-Based Informatics Professional Service (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement number EN578-170432. The procurement is conditionally set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).

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