# CRA Awards Ottawa Security Contract

In June 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) awarded Allied Universal a reported nearly $12 million security services contract, replacing Ottawa-based incumbent Commissionaires. Allied reportedly underbid Commissionaires by just over $80,000. Because the award exceeds the $5 million threshold associated with Canada’s Buy Canadian preference, it raises procurement questions about how the preference was applied alongside price-based competition. The award is complete; the signal identifies no open solicitation or procurement contact.

- The narrow reported bid difference makes the award relevant to bidders assessing price competitiveness and the evaluation of Canadian-preference factors in federal procurements.
- Contractors can treat this as a completed award, not an active bidding opportunity, and use the reported outcome as context when preparing for future federal security services competitions.
- The signal identifies no procurement contact or related proceeding; it notes potential policy or court developments but does not identify any specific pending action.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Government of Canada

### Vendors
- Allied Universal (awardee)
- Commissionaires (incumbent and unsuccessful bidder)

### Key Quotes
> By implementing the Buy Canadian Policy today, the federal government is putting Canadian workers and industries first and becoming Canada’s best customer.
> — Joël Lightbound, Minister for Government Procurement

### Sources
- [So much for Elbows Up: Ottawa picks ICE contractor over veterans | Toronto Sun](https://torontosun.com/news/national/carney-hands-tax-office-security-to-u-s-firm-tied-to-ice) - Toronto Sun