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Fortinet Licensing and Support

Marine Atlantic
MERX Posted: April 15, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) is seeking quotations for Fortinet Licensing and Support, specifically for FortiGate appliances located at its facilities in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as on its current and future fleet of vessels. The core objective is to secure reliable Fortinet licenses and FortiCare Premium support to ensure the operational integrity and security of its network infrastructure.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

Organization Name: Marine Atlantic Inc.
Location: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Primary Contact: James Cullwick
Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following requirements to be considered eligible:

  • Experience: Proven track record in supplying Fortinet licenses and support services.
  • Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted electronically via the MERX EBS platform. Other submission methods (fax, email, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • Timeliness: Quotations must be received by the specified closing date and time; late submissions will not be considered.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should demonstrate expertise in:

  • Fortinet Technologies: Familiarity with FortiGate appliances and FortiCare support services.
  • Network Security: Understanding of network security protocols and best practices relevant to maritime and land-based operations.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors:

  • Technical Approach: Understanding of the requirements and proposed solutions.
  • Past Performance: Previous experience with similar projects.
  • Price: Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
  • The evaluation process is not strictly lowest-price; the organization reserves the right to accept quotations in whole or in part.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may enhance a bidder's competitive edge:

  • Certifications: Relevant industry certifications in network security or Fortinet products.
  • Experience Types: Experience in maritime network security solutions or similar environments.
  • Additional Capabilities: Ability to provide ongoing training or updates related to Fortinet technologies.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Fortinet Licensing and Support opportunity with Marine Atlantic Inc.

Due Date
May 6, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
305-351-025

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Marine Atlantic Inc. Request for Quotation #305-351-025 Fortinet Licensing and Support Marine Atlantic Inc. (“MAI”) invites quotations from Suppliers for Fortinet Licensing and Support. Marine Atlantic Inc. (“MAI”) requires an experienced and reliable supplier to supply and deliver Fortinet licenses and FortiCare Premium support for FortiGate appliances located at MAI’s North Sydney, NS facility, MAI’s Port aux Basques, NL facility and on MAI’s current fleet of vessels and any future vessels MAI may acquire. Marine Atlantic reserves the right to accept quotations in whole or in part. The lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted. The closing for receipt of quotations will be 14:00 pm Atlantic Time, May 6, 2026. All documents related to the above noted procurement will only be available through the Merx electronic Bid Submission website. Quotations must be submitted by electronic means using the MERX EBS. This will be the only method of responses accepted for consideration. Quotations will not be considered if submitted by fax, email or other open forms of communication. Quotations must be received by the closing date and hour. Late Quotations will not be considered. Marine Atlantique S.C.C. Demande de devis Nº 305-351-025 Licences et soutien Fortinet Marine Atlantique S.C.C. (« MA ») invite les fournisseurs à présenter une soumission pour fournir et livrer des licences Fortinet ainsi que du soutien FortiCare Premium pour les appareils FortiGate situés à l’installation de MA à North Sydney (Nouvelle-Écosse), à l’installation de MA à Port aux Basques (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador), ainsi qu'à bord de la flotte actuelle de navires de MA et sur tout futur navire que MA pourrait acquérir. Marine Atlantique se réserve le droit d’accepter des offres en tout ou en partie. L’offre la plus basse ne sera pas nécessairement acceptée. La date limite de réception des devis est fixée au 6 mai 2026 à 14 h (heure de l’Atlantique). Tous les documents relatifs à l’approvisionnement susmentionné ne seront disponibles que sur le site Web de soumission électronique des offres de Merx. Les offres doivent être soumises par l’entremise de la soumission électronique des offres de MERX. Il s’agit de la seule méthode de réponse acceptée. Les offres ne seront pas prises en considération si elles sont soumises par télécopie, par courriel ou par d’autres formes ouvertes de communication.Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

SRV *GD

Reference Number

MX-443970329121

Amendment Number

000

Contracting Entity

Marine Atlantic

Contact Name

James Cullwick

Contact Email

Organization City

North Sydney

Organization Province / State

Nova Scotia

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

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