Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM026470/34652
SSC seeks Cisco hardware, software, and maintenance/support, or equivalent, for DND data centre
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
BPM026470/34652
NAICS
423430
Shared Services Canada (SSC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is seeking bids for Cisco hardware, software, and maintenance/support services, or equivalent products. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada, Enterprise IT Procurement Operations, Data Centre Services - Acting for Department of National Defence - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (OEM) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted - Products Requested: - FA//X20R5 Gen 2 chassis with 2 Port ETH 10/25G and 22TB storage (5 units) - Part numbers: FA-X20R5-NL-CG2-ETH22TB-10x2.2TB, FA-X20R5-NL-CG2ETH-22TB-10x2.2TB - FA-X20R5-22TB 1 Month Evergreen Subscription, 4 Hour Delivery, 24/7 Support (10 units) - Part number: FA-X20R5-22TB, 1MO,PRM,FND - FA-NRSSD Break-fix Only Service (10 units) - Part number: FA-NRSSD, FA-NRSSD $/TB/MO - FA-XR2-25G-Eth-SFP-SR, 4-Pack, 3-year warranty (9 units total) - Part numbers: FA-XR2-25G-Eth-SFP-SR, 4-PACK; FA-XR2-25G-Eth-SFPSR, 4-PACK - FA-XR2-25Gb NVMe/RoCE 2-Port Upgrade, 3-year warranty (15 units total) - Part numbers: FA-XCR4-25G-iSCSI/ROCE 2-Port UPG; FA-XCR4-25GiSCSI/ROCE 2-Port UPG - Services Requested: - Maintenance and support for hardware and licensed software (3-year software support period) - Break-fix only repair service for storage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 60 days to Gatineau, Québec - 3-year warranty on hardware and software support - Equivalent products must meet specified technical and security criteria - All deliverables must be received within 60 days from contract award - Extensions to delivery date may be considered during solicitation period only - Contract awarded to lowest evaluated responsive bid - Trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, WTO GPA) apply
Description
Shared Services Canada (SSC) requires Cisco hardware, software, and maintenance and support, or equivalent, on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND). The delivery location is in Gatineau, Québec. The procurement aims to award one contract covering delivery, acceptance, and warranty periods. Bids must comply with all solicitation requirements and will be evaluated based on the lowest evaluated price. Bids must be submitted electronically to the contracting authority's email.