Question 1

What is "Nutanix Cloud Manager for CMHC"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**: Procurement of Nutanix Cloud Manager software.
- **Project scope and objectives**: The project involves acquiring licenses for Nutanix Cloud Manager to support the needs of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
- **Contract type and estimated value**: The procurement is for a subscription-based license type. The estimated quantity is 1,490 licenses for a contract duration of 12 months. Specific pricing or total estimated value is not provided.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization**: Shared Services Canada.
- **Contact details**: 
  - Name: John Ford Robert
  - Title: Intermediate Procurement Officer
  - Email: John.robert2@ssc-spc.gc.ca
  - Telephone: 613-327-5637
- **Important dates**: 
  - Posted: December 15, 2025
  - Due: December 19, 2025
  - Performance period: 12 months from contract award.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations**: Must be a pre-qualified supplier under the Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA). Non-SLSA holders cannot bid unless they have a supply arrangement.
- **Mandatory qualifications**: Must hold a valid SLSA for the goods and services being proposed.
- No specific set-aside requirements mentioned.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements**: Not specified.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed**: The supplier must provide Nutanix Cloud Manager licenses and potentially supporting configurations.
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required**: N/A as specific methodologies are not mentioned.
- **Deliverables and performance standards**: Provision of 1,490 Nutanix Cloud Manager licenses within the contract duration.
- No evaluation criteria specified.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience**: Experience with Nutanix products or similar cloud management solutions may be beneficial.
- **Preferred qualifications (not mandatory)**: Preference may be given to suppliers with a strong track record of working with government agencies or in similar projects.
- **Additional evaluation factors**: Not specified.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated**: Based on responsiveness to the requirement and adherence to the SLSA.
- **Weighting of different criteria**: Not mentioned.
- **Past performance requirements**: No specific requirements noted.

This summary provides a structured overview of the procurement opportunity for Nutanix Cloud Manager software, highlighting key information essential for interested vendors to determine their fit for the bid.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is December 19, 2025 (Overdue).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/SSC-25-00032359:T

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