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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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Description
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
Amendment Number
001
Contact Info Address Line
180 Kent Street
Contact Info City
ottawa
Contact Country
CANADA
Contact Info Fax
343-542-8460
Contact Info Name
Oliver,Librada
Contact Info Phone
+13435428460
Contact Info Postal Code
K1P0B6
Contact Info Province
ontario
Contracting Entity Name
Shared Services Canada
Created
October 15, 2025
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 - Open bidding
Reference Number
SSC-25-00031171:T
Regions Of Delivery
*Canada
Regions Of Opportunity
*Canada
Source
canadabuys
Source Record ID
SSC-25-00031171:T_001
Source System
canadabuys
Status
closed
Status En
Open
Summary Updated At
November 3, 2025
Tender Closing Date
September 2, 2025
Last Updated
August 17, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is September 2, 2025 (Overdue).
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AI Summary
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.
Buyer Information: The issuing organization is Shared Services Canada, specifically representing the procurement interests of Natural Resources Canada. For inquiries or further clarification regarding the opportunity, the contact person is:
- Name: Librada Oliver
- Contact Method: Available through Shared Services Canada’s communication channels (specific contact details not provided).
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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