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What is "Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) solution"?

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### Summary of Opportunity: Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Solution

**Opportunity Title:** Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) solution  
**Issuing Organization:** Shared Services Canada (SSC)  
**Location:** Ottawa, Ontario, Canada  
**Contact:** Tunde, Temidire | Email: Tunde.Temidire@ssc-spc.gc.ca | Phone: 613-617-0580

**Key Dates:**  
- **Posted:** February 26, 2026  
- **Due Date:** March 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT

**Opportunity Overview:**  
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry insights on the provision of Application and Desktop Virtualization (ADV) and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) services. The objective is to modernize and enhance SSC's delivery platform services to facilitate a scalable, sustainable, and interoperable solution that aligns with digital objectives of the Government of Canada.

**Project Scope and Objectives:**  
SSC aims to:
- Refine requirements for ADV and ADC services.
- Upgrade to cloud-native, flexible, and secure solutions.
- Support seamless integration for diverse deployment models, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Address challenges such as vendor lock-in and licensing complexities.
- Enable innovative approaches for secure application delivery that comply with government standards.

**Contract Type:**  
- Competitive, open invitation to respond to an RFI. No contract will be awarded during this phase. Participation in this RFI does not ensure involvement in subsequent procurement stages.

**Mandatory Requirements:**  
- Demonstrable capability in providing ADV and ADC solutions that ensure secure and reliable service delivery across various platforms.
- Ability to support compliance with Government of Canada security standards (e.g., ITSG-33).

**Preferred Qualifications:**  
- Experience with cloud-native application architectures.
- Knowledge in licensing and pricing flexibility, including subscription models.
- Strategic approaches to operational efficiency through automation and orchestration.

**Key Technical Capabilities Needed:**  
- Support for both Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Virtual Application Infrastructure (VAI).
- Proven methodologies enabling seamless interoperability with existing services through open APIs.
- Capability to deliver multitenant architectures that ensure tenant isolation and comply with data sovereignty.

**Evaluation Criteria:**  
Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to provide innovative technology approaches, address SSC’s needs for flexible licensing and service delivery, and demonstrate experience with the required technical capabilities.

**Attachments and Resources:**  
Additional details and technical questions for industry are available through the attached document: [RFI Document](https://sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/fr/fil/download_public/AF16C3D9-17E0-435B-BF7A-DD117E197102).

This summary encapsulates all key information about the opportunity for potential suppliers to assess their fit and readiness to engage with Shared Services Canada for the provision of ADV and ADC solutions.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2026 (28 days left).

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