# CanadaBuys #206-WCB-26-070

IBM Expert Labs services for IBM MQ 9.4.x migration and upgrade

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 206-WCB-26-070
**NAICS:** 541512, 541519

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is seeking expert services to upgrade its IBM MQ messaging environment.
- Buyer: Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- OEM: IBM, named for IBM Expert Labs services.
- Requested service: Six units of remotely delivered, non-SaaS IBM Expert Labs software services, item D02DBZX.
- Scope: Side-by-side migration and upgrade of IBM MQ to version 9.4.x on Windows Server 2022, covering 10 queue managers across DEV, CERT, PROD, and Training environments.
- Key requirements:
  - Preserve current messaging functionality and connectivity.
  - Implement TLS encryption for external-facing channels and Active Directory-based role controls with least-privilege access.
  - Validate integrations with the Mobile Worker App, Azure Spring Boot Bridge, and WAS 9.0.5.26.
  - Conduct a controlled production cutover, followed by stabilization and troubleshooting support, knowledge transfer, and documentation.

### Description

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba seeks a quotation from a vendor with dedicated IBM subject matter experts to provide IBM Expert Labs services for a side-by-side migration and upgrade of its IBM MQ environment to IBM MQ 9.4.x. The work includes migrating and validating 10 queue managers across DEV, CERT, PROD, and Training environments to Windows Server 2022, while preserving existing messaging functionality and connectivity. Scope also includes implementing TLS encryption and role-based access controls, validating business-critical integrations, and completing a controlled production cutover. The contractor is to provide post-go-live support, knowledge transfer, and supporting documentation.

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