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Red Hat Enterprise LInux for DND

Shared Services Canada
canadabuys Posted: December 23, 2025

Summary of Opportunity for Red Hat Enterprise Linux for DND PURPOSE & SCOPE: Procurement Description: The opportunity involves the renewal of procurement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Licenses and Software Maintenance and Support for the Department of National Defence (DND). Project Objectiv...

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Due Date
January 8, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
BPM024590/31708

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Notice of Amendment 1To change the solicitation closing date to January 8, 2026 at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST).NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) Solicitation Number: BPM024590Organization Name:Department of National DefenceSolicitation Date:2025-12-24Closing Date:2026-01-06 at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST) Requirement Description The Departement of National Defence has a requirement for the renewal of the procurement of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Licences and Software Maintenance and Support. This Request for Quote is issued pursuant to Software Licensing Supply Arrangements (SLSAs) # EN578-232335/078/SMS.Tendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThe following Supply Arrangement Holders and Class-1 Resellers have been invited to submit a proposal: Arctiq Bell Canada Benchmark Corp Carahsoft Canada Inc. CDW Canada Computacenter Canada Inc. Decisive Technologies Inc. Glasshouse Systems The KTL Group Insight Canada The IT Broker Inc. Laurentian Technologies Inc. Mobia Technology Innovations Northern Micro; A Converge Company OnX Enterprise Solutions PureLogic IT R2i Inc. Softchoice Corporation Stoneworks Technologies Inc. Unilogik Systems Inc. Only suppliers who are pre-qualified and have been issued a supply arrangement are eligible to bid. Non-SA holders cannot be awarded a contract unless and until the Supply Arrangement Authority (SAA) has issued a Supply Arrangement to that supplier for the products and/or services contained in the bid. The process to qualify for a Supply Arrangement is detailed in the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA). Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a Supply Arrangement by the Supply Arrangement Authority. Requirement Details: Product: Red Hat Enterprise LinuxLicense type: Subscription LicencesQuantity: 6Contract duration: 12 monthsPlanned number of contracts: 1Security Requirement None Contracting Authority Name: Raz LaframboiseTitle: Intermediate Procurement OfficerDepartment/Agency: Shared Services CanadaEmail: [email protected]: (343) 543-3516 Inquiries Inquiries regarding this requirement must be directed to the Contracting Authority named above.The RFQ document will be sent directly to the eligible SLSA SA Holder and Class 1 Resellers listed for the product in Annex G of the SLSA Catalogue.Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Bidders may submit their responses in either official language.NOTE: If you wish to find out how you can qualify to provide goods and/or services under the SA, please visit the following page: Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) RFSA [L'arrangement en matière d'approvisionnement portant sur l'achat de licences de logiciels] SSC Red Hat Enterprise LInux for DND- Amendment 001

Additional Information

Amendment Number

001

Contact Info Address Line

EITP Operations 99 Metcalfe Street 11th floor<br>Ottawa<br>National Capital Region

Contact Info City

Ottawa

Contact Country

CANADA

Contact Info Fax

343-543-3516

Contact Info Name

Raz,Laframboise

Contact Info Phone

+13435433516

Contact Info Postal Code

K1P 6L7

Contact Info Province

Ontario

Contracting Entity Name

Shared Services Canada

Created

January 6, 2026

Is Public

true

Organization Address City

Ottawa

Organization Country

Canada

Organization Address Line

90 Metcalfe Street

Organization Address Postal Code

K0A 0C3

Organization Address Province

Ontario

Procurement Category

*GD

Procurement Method

Competitive - Selective tendering

Reference Number

SSC-25-00031708:T

Regions Of Delivery

*Ontario (except NCR)

Regions Of Opportunity

*Canada

Source

canadabuys

Source Record ID

SSC-25-00031708:T_001

Source System

canadabuys

Status

closed

Status En

closed

Summary Updated At

January 7, 2026

Tender Closing Date

January 8, 2026

Last Updated

July 29, 2026

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Summary of Opportunity for Red Hat Enterprise Linux for DND

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

  • Procurement Description: The opportunity involves the renewal of procurement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Licenses and Software Maintenance and Support for the Department of National Defence (DND).
  • Project Objectives: To ensure continued access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux solutions along with necessary support services for operational requirements within DND.
  • Contract Type: Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA).
  • Estimated Value: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided details.

BUYER INFORMATION:

  • Issuing Organization: Shared Services Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence.
  • Contact Details:
    • Name: Raz Laframboise
    • Title: Intermediate Procurement Officer
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Telephone: (343) 543-3516
  • Important Dates:
    • Posted Date: December 23, 2025
    • Closing Date: January 8, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST)
    • Performance Period: 12 months.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Required Certifications/Registrations: Only suppliers with pre-existing Software Licensing Supply Arrangements (SLSAs) are eligible to bid.
  • Mandatory Qualifications: Must be a pre-qualified Supply Arrangement Holder or Class-1 Reseller as listed.
  • Set-Aside Requirements: No specific set-aside requirements mentioned.
  • Geographic Requirements: None specified, but suppliers must be within the eligibility criteria set by the SLSA.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Key Technical Capabilities Needed: Proficiency in supplying and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Licenses.
  • Required Technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Deliverables and Performance Standards: Timely delivery of licenses and maintenance/support as per DND requirements.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Not specified in detail; proposals may be evaluated based on standard procurement practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience: Experience with similar government contracts or familiarity with IT products and services for defense sectors.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Previous demonstrated success in providing software licenses to governmental entities.
  • Additional Evaluation Factors: Not specifically stated, but past performance could be considered beneficial.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

  • Proposal Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on standard procurement criteria relevant to pre-qualified suppliers.
  • Weighting of Criteria: Not explicitly mentioned but may include technical capability, past performance, and pricing.
  • Past Performance Requirements: Preference may be given to suppliers with demonstrated successful contracts in similar scopes.

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