Cloud Hosting and Protected B-Compliant Infrastructure

The contract involves the provision of a Protected B cloud environment that is approved by the Government of Canada, specifically designed to ensure data residency within Canada. The services include comprehensive security measures such as encryption of data both at rest and in transit, stringent access controls, incident response capabilities, and detailed audit logging to maintain compliance and safeguard sensitive information. This infrastructure is intended to support government operations by providing a secure, compliant cloud hosting solution. Issued by the National Research Council of Canada, the subcontract targets entities under NAICS code 518210, which covers data processing, hosting, and related services. The contract was posted in late April 2026 with a response deadline in mid-May 2026, indicating an urgent need for providers capable of meeting the high standards required for handling Protected B information. The place of performance is within Canada, emphasizing the importance of domestic data control and security for this government initiative.