EN578-191593F RFSA - SaaS Method of Supply (GC Cloud)

Scope Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please submit offers to the generic SaaS RFSA email [contact via official portal] SUMMARY: Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Government of Canada (GC), is issuing this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) to establish a new method of supply to satisfy various Software as a Service (SaaS) requirements. This document is a request for supply arrangements. Resulting supply arrangements are non-binding agreements between Canada and suppliers to facilitate the procurement process and are not contracts. Future requirements solicited through a supply arrangement may result in contracts, but a contract will only exist if and when a contract is awarded. The previous SaaS RFSA (EN578-191593/F) can be found on the following link: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/pw-eem-003-35660

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-09-30.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Architecture & Security Mandatory
  Document system architecture, data residency/privacy controls, implementation milestones, and post-launch SLA support.
  Suggested Evidence: Architecture Overview, Security Controls & SLA Matrix
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions