Local Internet Access Services (LIAS)
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for federal government sites across Canada. The primary objective is to establish a Supply Arrangement (SA) that allows SSC and its partner organizations to procure LIAS on an as-needed basis. The init...
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Solicitation No.: BPM014160Department: Shared Services Canada (SSC)Delivery Destination Area: Canada / National Description of Requirement: Shared Services Canada (SSC) requires Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for federal government sites across Canada on an as-and-when requested basis for SSC itself, its exclusive Partner Organizations, Mandatory Clients, and any other Government Organization that chooses to use SSC for the procurement of its LIAS. This Request for Supply Arrangement is to invite Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to prequalify their business through this solicitation. All suppliers that demonstrate the required experience and capacity will be qualified as part of the resulting Supply Arrangements (SAs) for opportunities to supply Canada with LIAS. The intent is to issue Supply Arrangements to all qualified ISPs. The resulting SAs will be used to: Establish a list of qualified ISPs for future exclusive competition of LIAS requirements Standardize resulting contracts for a more efficient and timely contract award process Streamline future solicitations, their responses, inquiries, and invoicing, to improve organizational processes while reducing manual clerical deficiencies. Formalize and consolidate pre-existing Legacy and Contracted Connections for ease of management and payment Recompete pre-existing Contracted Connections as they expire Establish new LIAS Connections This RFSA is not a solicitation of bids or tenders and is intended to pre-qualify suppliers that possess the criteria required by SSC to be issued a Supply Arrangement. Although SSC intends to award as many SAs as possible resulting from this RFSA, there is no obligation to award a contract as a result of being issued an SA from this RFSA process. Procure to Pay (P2P) Portal: Procure to Pay (P2P) is an integral part of SSC’s contracting processes where all SSC requirements and solicitations are posted and managed. Suppliers must be registered and logged into P2P in order to submit a response. Registering for an account will allow vendors to view, respond, bid, invoice, and manage opportunities with SSC. Resources are available to assist your business with account setup and support. Visit https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca and click “New Supplier? / Register Now” to get started on creating your account. SSC Local Internet Access Services (LIAS)- Amendment 000
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
open
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Regions of Opportunity
*Canada
Regions of Delivery
*Canada
Reference Number
SSC-26-00034400:T
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Shared Services Canada
Contact Name
Akram,Itani
Contact Phone
+13435506189
Contact Country
CANADA
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
Ontario
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
September 11, 2026
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When is the proposal submission deadline?
The proposal submission deadline is April 27, 2065 (14106 days left).
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for federal government sites across Canada. The primary objective is to establish a Supply Arrangement (SA) that allows SSC and its partner organizations to procure LIAS on an as-needed basis. The initiative aims to streamline the procurement process, consolidate existing connections, and facilitate the establishment of new LIAS connections. This RFSA is intended to pre-qualify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who can demonstrate the necessary experience and capacity.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
Organization: Shared Services Canada
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Primary Contact: Akram Itani
CONTRACT DETAILS
This opportunity is a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) and is not a traditional bid or tender solicitation. There is no specified contract type or estimated contract value, as the intent is to pre-qualify suppliers rather than award contracts immediately. SSC aims to issue as many SAs as possible but is not obligated to award contracts based on the issuance of an SA.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
- Registration: Suppliers must be registered in the Procure to Pay (P2P) Portal to submit a response.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience and capacity in providing Local Internet Access Services.
- Compliance: Adherence to relevant trade agreements, including but not limited to the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, and others listed in the opportunity metadata.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders should possess technical capabilities related to data transmission services, including but not limited to:
- Provisioning of reliable internet access across various federal government sites.
- Ability to manage and streamline invoicing and procurement processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:
- Experience in servicing government clients or similar large-scale organizations.
- Preferred certifications related to data transmission or internet services.
- Proven track record of managing similar contracts or arrangements effectively.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity presented by Shared Services Canada for Local Internet Access Services.
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