Question 1

What is "Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System"?

Accepted Answer

**Opportunity Summary: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System**

**Issuing Organization:**  
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)  
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada  
Contact: Debra Yang (debra.yang@international.gc.ca)

**Description:**  
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) seeks to procure and implement a subscription-based, cloud-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. This system will be critical for managing digital medical records for Canada-Based Staff (CBS) and their families deployed in 178 missions across 110 countries. The EMR system must ensure compliance with Canadian privacy and security regulations and facilitate interoperability with Canadian healthcare networks using recognized healthcare data exchange standards.

**Important Dates:**  
- **Posted:** February 25, 2026  
- **Due:** April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST  
- **Performance Period:** Two (2) years with four (4) optional extensions of two (2) years each post-award.

**Contract Type:**  
Competitive - Open Invitation to Bid. Estimated contract value not specified.

**Mandatory Requirements:**  
1. **Security Clearance:** The contractor must hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of Secret and must obtain approved Document Safeguarding Capability at the level of Protected B.  
2. **Personnel Screening:** Personnel requiring access to protected information and systems must have valid Secret-level security screenings.  
3. **Data Residency:** Electronic data must reside within Canada or in a country approved by the Client Department's CIO.  
4. **IT Security Assessment:** A completed IT Security assessment for the cloud system must be provided.  
5. **Interoperability Standards:** Adherence to standards, such as HL7, FHIR, and PS-CA, is necessary for integration with Canadian health networks.

**Preferred Qualifications:**  
- Experience with cloud-based EMR solutions and compliance with Canadian health data regulations.  
- Familiarity with data exchange standards in the healthcare ecosystem.

**Project Scope and Objectives:**  
- **Scope:** To implement a secure, efficient EMR system capable of managing health-related data for staff on international missions.
- **Objectives:** Ensure secure medical record-keeping, achieve regulatory compliance, and promote interoperability with Canadian healthcare networks.

**Deliverables and Performance Standards:**  
- A functional cloud-based EMR system that meets security, interoperability, and performance criteria identified in the detailed proposal requirements.

**Evaluation Criteria:**  
- Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined score for technical merit and price.

**Additional Information:**  
Companies interested in submitting a proposal should review attached RFP documents and adhere to stipulated guidelines for bid submission.

For detailed specifications and requirements, refer to the official tender documents: [RFP Document](https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/89279/rfp---emr-25-285996---fr---re-solicitation.pdf) and [NPP Document](https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/89279/npp-25-285996---emr---fr---re-solicitation.pdf).

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is April 7, 2026 (35 days left).

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System

Actions

Documents

Description

Additional Information

Source

Source Record ID

Status

Is Public

Created

Last Updated

Contact Info Name

Contact Info Email

Contact Info Phone

Contact Info Address Line

Contact Info City

Contact Info Province

Contact Info Postal Code

Contact Country

Regions Of Opportunity

Regions Of Delivery

Organization Address Line

Organization Address City

Organization Address Province

Organization Address Postal Code

Organization Country

Procurement Method

Selection Criteria

Source System

Reference Number

Amendment Number

Tender Closing Date

Status En

Contracting Entity Name

Procurement Category

Summary Updated At

Frequently Asked Questions

AI Summary

Explore More Opportunities