Data Security and Forensic Bioinformatics Support

The contract titled Data Security and Forensic Bioinformatics Support is issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Government of Canada for a subcontract aimed at providing secure bioinformatics processing, storage, and analysis of SNP data using encrypted systems and audit-compliant environments. The work requires the contractor to ensure end-to-end data protection throughout the entire lifecycle of genomic data handling, with stringent adherence to forensic standards and regulatory compliance frameworks. All operations must be conducted in secure, auditable environments capable of maintaining data integrity and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive genetic information used for law enforcement and forensic applications. Proposals must be submitted by June 22, 2026, with the contract falling under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance of the work is expected to take place in Canada, though no specific city or address is provided. The solicitation is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering specialized bioinformatics services with robust security protocols, including encryption, access controls, and detailed audit trails to meet the needs of a federal law enforcement agency. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the opportunity is posted on the Canada Buys procurement platform for transparency and competitive bidding.