ExpiredServicesAmended (3x)

RFQ – Cisco UCS Platform (Compute) and PureStorage (Storage) Hardware, or equivalent, for DND

DDP – Matériel Cisco UCS (calcul) et PureStorage (stockage), ou équivalent, pour le MDN

Description

Amendment 003The solicitation is amended in order to:1. to publish the “Questions and Answers – Questions et réponses (2026-03-25)" document that answers questions regarding Annex A; and2. to extend the closing date to March 26, 2026.All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same.Amendment 002The solicitation is amended in order to extend the closing date to March 25, 2026.Amendment 001The solicitation is amended in order to:1.            to publish the “Questions and Answers – Questions et réponses (2026-03-16)" document that answers a question regarding the delivery date of the goods listed in this solicitation.  In summary, Canada is asking for a partial delivery prior to or on March 31, 2026.  Please see the published documents for more information; and2.            to publish an amended RFQ document in order to include multiple payment provisions.All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same.Notice of Proposed ProcurementThis solicitation is for the purchase of Cisco UCS Platform (Compute) and PureStorage (Storage) hardware, or Equivalent, for the Ministry of National Defence.A bid must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated subtotal price will be recommended for award of a contract.The Bidder must submit pricing in accordance with Annex A – List of Deliverables and Pricing.Please refer to the Request for Quotations document for the complete details regarding this requirement including the mandatory criteria, evaluation criteria and basis of selection.Bidders can register in the SSC P2P portal in order to:a. view and access solicitations from SSC;b. submit a response to a solicitation;c. receive updates and amendments regarding solicitations;d. be awarded contracts and receive contract amendments; ande. submit invoices and receive payment status updates.To register, please go to https://supplier-fournisseur-sscp2pspc.ssc-spc.gc.ca/page.aspx/en/usr/login and click Register Now. SSC RFQ – Cisco UCS Platform (Compute) and PureStorage (Storage) Hardware, or equivalent, for DND- Amendment 003

Quick Summary

Shared Services Canada is buying enterprise compute and storage hardware—Cisco UCS Platform and PureStorage, or equivalent—for the Department of National Defence. Bids must meet all RFQ requirements, with award expected to go to the lowest-priced compliant bidder; amendments added Q&A documents, payment provisions, and extended closing to March 26, 2026.

Ideal For

Enterprise IT hardware resellers or systems integrators that can supply Cisco UCS/PureStorage or equivalent data centre infrastructure and meet strict delivery and compliance requirements should bid.

Data Centre HardwareEnterprise StorageServer InfrastructureCisco UCSIT Hardware ResaleDefence IT Procurement
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
SSC-26-00033522:T
Solicitation Number
BPM025778/33522
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2026
Closing Date
Mar 26, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

GSIN Code
D399AA
GSIN Description
Other Telecommunications Services

Trade Agreements

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)

Contracting Entity

Shared Services Canada

90 Metcalfe Street

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Agnes,Kowalska

343-551-9034

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)