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Perle Products or equivalent
Summary of Opportunity: Perle Products or Equivalent Purpose: The main purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to procure the Perle IRG5140+ Cellular LTE Router to replace existing cellular network routers used in various extreme environmental conditions across Canada. This acquisition intend...
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The requirement is to procure the Perle IRG5140+ Cellular LTE Router specifically to life cycle our existing cellular with network router capability in various extreme environment conditions throughout Canada. This specific device is selected based on our experience knowing this solution works with our existing equipment and is reliable even under stressful condition for example under extreme temperature fluctuation between -40c to 70c in remote geophysical monitoring station’s locations throughout the year. In this solicitation, Natural Resources Canada plans to acquire the equipment and specified this product by brand name to ensure compatibility, interoperability and interchangeability with the current design of our power manager enclosure.As these devices will be exposed to the public Internet they must include security features to protect the monitoring stations, the geophysical data, and the Government of Canada IT infrastructure to which they have been connected. Security features include capability to manage a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and encryption to FIPS-140 standards SSC Perle Products or equivalent - Amendment 001
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*GD
Regions of Opportunity
*Canada
Regions of Delivery
*Canada
Reference Number
SSC-25-00031171:T
Amendment Number
001
Contracting Entity
Shared Services Canada
Contact Name
Oliver,Librada
Contact Phone
+13435428460
Contact Country
CANADA
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
Ontario
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
October 1, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is September 2, 2025 (Overdue).
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Summary of Opportunity: Perle Products or Equivalent
Purpose: The main purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to procure the Perle IRG5140+ Cellular LTE Router to replace existing cellular network routers used in various extreme environmental conditions across Canada. This acquisition intends to ensure compatibility and reliability of the equipment currently utilized in remote geophysical monitoring stations, while enhancing security features to safeguard geophysical data and government IT infrastructure.
Important Dates:
- Posted Date: August 18, 2025
- Due Date: September 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM (local time)
- Amendment: This opportunity includes Amendment 001, suggesting that changes or clarifications may be present that interested bidders should review.
Key Requirements:
- The primary item required is the Perle IRG5140+ Cellular LTE Router, which needs to function reliably in temperature ranges from -40°C to 70°C.
- Compliance with interoperability and interchangeability standards is crucial to integrate seamlessly with existing power manager enclosures.
- Essential security features must be included, such as the ability to manage a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and encryption compliant with FIPS-140 standards.
- The RFP specifies the inclusion of security measures due to the devices being exposed to the public Internet, ensuring the protection of both the monitoring stations and the Government of Canada’s IT framework.
Businesses evaluating this opportunity should prepare to demonstrate not just their capability to supply the specified product, but also their understanding of the critical environmental and security requirements that accompany the deployment of this equipment.
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