Request for Information (RFI) Live Television News Feed Service Delivery

Scope Summary

This Request for Information is issued by The Department of National Defence (DND) for the purpose of gathering information from industry regarding capabilities and potential approaches for the delivery of one-way service delivery of live television news services to multiple end-user locations at 17 Wing, Winnipeg. DND is seeking information on available industry solutions that could satisfy the following: • Providing delivery of live television programming to up to 35x end-user locations within a series of buildings at a single CAF complex; • Providing a hybrid solution capable of conventional two-way service delivery to unclassified buildings as well as one-way service delivery in order to operate within Canadian Armed Forces Physical Security & Emissions Security (EMSEC) zones at up to 4x locations, in accordance with applicable Government of Canada security requirements; and • Providing access to local, national, and international news programming.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of National Defence (DND)" (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 2026-11-30.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Scope & Site Readiness Mandatory
  Detail licensing, health & safety plan, field crew capacity, materials/workmanship specs, and site mobilization schedule.
  Suggested Evidence: Trade Licenses, Safety Plan & Past Project Sheet
• 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