# Ontario Tenders #tender_21955

Market Research for IT Security Products and Services (Vendor of Record Replacement)

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** tender_21955
**NAICS:** 541512, 541513, 541519, 423430

Supply Ontario, representing the Government of Ontario, is seeking market input for an upcoming procurement of IT Security Products and Services (ITSPS) to establish a new Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangement.
- Government Buyer:
  - Supply Ontario (Government of Ontario)
- Scope of Requested Products and Services:
  - IT security hardware (e.g., chassis components, computers, network security equipment, datacom and network connectivity devices)
  - IT security software (e.g., business function-specific software, content management, data management, industry-specific, network management, operating environment, security and protection, utility/device driver, information exchange, system management)
  - IT security-related services (e.g., business and corporate management consultation, project management, professional communication, cloud-based hardware as a service)
- No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned
- Unique Requirements:
  - The RFI is intended to gather market insights to inform a future competitive procurement
  - Focus is on current and emerging IT security solutions to meet evolving government needs
- The RFI does not request bids or proposals, but seeks information to shape the upcoming contract

### Description

This Request for Information (RFI) invites prospective bidders to provide information on the market landscape related to IT Security Products and Services (ITSPS). The purpose is to assist in positioning an upcoming Request for Bids (RFB) for a replacement Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangement for related products and services. The existing VOR arrangement is set to expire in October 2026. Feedback from bidders will help Supply Ontario and other government entities understand the current and future environment to implement a new contract that reflects evolving needs.

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