Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) RFSA

Scope Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please submit offers to the generic Software Licensing Arrangement email inbox [contact via official portal] SUMMARY Canada is seeking offers from Offerors for a Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) for the delivery of various Off-the-shelf software licenses and related software maintenance and support services. The SLSA procurement vehicle will not be used to procure IT professional services, hardware, appliance solutions, hosted solutions, or cloud-based solutions such as software as a service, infrastructure as a service and platform as a service. 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 current SLSA RFSA (EN578-100808) and existing SA’s will expire September 30, 2023. RFSA document can be found on the following link: http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/16043971

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 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 2028-09-29.
  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