Sovereign Cloud Invitation to Qualify

Scope Summary

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUALIFY UPDATE #4 2026-10-29 • The first qualification intake period closed on October 28, 2026. • The new qualification intake period is now open. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUALIFY UPDATE #3 2026-10-26 This update is to: Extend the closing date • Notify interested vendors that a list of Questions and Answers received during the webinar and by email is available under the "Bidding Details" tab (Sovereign Cloud ITQ Updated Questions Answers Oct 23_0.pdf). NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUALIFY UPDATE #2 2026-10-23 This update is to: • Notify interested vendors that an updated list of Questions and Answers received during the webinar and by email is available under the "Bidding Details" tab. The updated list includes the Questions and Answers previously published. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUALIFY UPDATE #1 2026-10-16

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Shared Services Canada (SSC)" (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 2027-01-31.
  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