Layer 3 Network Switch Supply and Configuration

The contract requires the supply, configuration, and delivery of two high-performance Layer 3 switches equipped with 10 Gbps ports, advanced Quality of Service features, and full support for VLAN and VRF segmentation to meet the demanding networking requirements of a Department of National Defence test laboratory. Each switch must be certified with a NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography-compliant Public Key Infrastructure to ensure future-proof security against emerging cryptographic threats, aligning with federal standards for protected communications and data integrity. Delivery and installation must be completed in Ontario outside the National Capital Region, with all equipment configured to operational readiness prior to handover. The solicitation, issued under the agency name Shared Services Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, is classified as a subcontract and falls under NAICS code 334111 for telecommunications equipment manufacturing. Interested vendors must respond by the deadline of May 21, 2026, and the opportunity is publicly accessible through the Canada Buys portal with no set-asides specified.