Question 1

What is "Red Hat OpenShift for DND"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Description:** The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the renewal of Red Hat OpenShift Software Licences and associated Software Maintenance and Support.
- **Project Objectives:** Ensure continuous access to and support for Red Hat OpenShift software for internal uses within DND.
- **Contract Type and Estimated Value:** The procurement is for Subscription Licences, specifically for a quantity of 6, with a contract duration of 12 months. Estimated financial value is not mentioned.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Shared Services Canada
- **Contact Details:** 
  - Name: Raz Laframboise
  - Title: Intermediate Procurement Officer
  - Email: raz.laframboise@ssc-spc.gc.ca
  - Telephone: (343) 543-3516
- **Important Dates:**
  - Posted Date: December 18, 2025
  - Due Date: January 6, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST)

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations:** Eligibility limited to pre-qualified Supply Arrangement Holders and Class-1 Resellers under the Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) # EN578-232335/078/SMS.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Must possess a valid Supply Arrangement to submit a proposal.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** No specific set-aside requirements mentioned.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** No location requirements specified.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** 
  - Providers must be capable of delivering Red Hat OpenShift Licences and Software Maintenance & Support.
- **Specific Technologies/Methodologies:** Must supply subscription licenses for Red Hat OpenShift.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** Detailed deliverables or performance standards are not specified.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** No specific criteria related to evaluation are provided in the opportunity notice.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:** Experience with Red Hat products or similar software solutions is advantageous but not required.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Other qualifications or prior experience with government contracts may enhance competitiveness.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Not specified.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with mandatory requirements; additional factors for evaluation are not mentioned explicitly.
- **Weighting:** Not available in the documentation.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Not specified, but past performance in similar government contracts would be beneficial.

This opportunity presents a concentrated and structured procurement request for suppliers capable of supporting the DND with Red Hat software solutions. Organizations interested in responding must ensure they meet all **mandatory requirements** to qualify for consideration.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 6, 2026 (Overdue).

Red Hat OpenShift for DND

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