Audit Logging and Data Provenance System

The contract seeks the implementation of a secure audit logging and data provenance system designed to comprehensively capture applied policies, enforcement actions, and data lineage across government operations. This system must support compliance review, forensic investigation, and accreditation requirements by ensuring immutable, tamper-resistant records that trace the origin, movement, and transformation of data throughout its lifecycle. The solution must enforce strict access controls, maintain detailed timestamps, and provide reliable audit trails that meet federal security and accountability standards. The contract is structured as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 541611, indicating it relates to computer systems design services, and is issued by the Department of Public Works and Government Services under the Government of Canada. The place of performance is situated in Canada, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. While no specific set-aside details or point of contact are provided, the system must be deployable within the government’s existing infrastructure and align with its broader digital governance and data integrity frameworks. The online tender notice provides further procedural details for interested parties.