Library Service Platform for the Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada-Indigenous Services Canada

Public Services and Procurement Canada is issuing a solicitation on behalf of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada-Indigenous Services Canada to procure a modern, cloud-based Library Service Platform aimed at transforming how the department manages its print and digital collections. The platform is intended to provide departmental staff, researchers, and the public with efficient, timely access to high-quality information critical to supporting informed decision-making in the delivery of programs and services for Indigenous peoples. The system must be capable of integrating and streamlining the management of both physical and digital resources while ensuring seamless user experience and compliance with accessibility and security standards. The solicitation, identified by number WS5797991828, was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 519210, reflecting its alignment with library and archival services. The contract is a federal procurement led by the Government of Canada through Public Works and Government Services Canada, with performance located in Ottawa. Tamana Makhni of SPAC/PSPC serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, with communications directed to her official email. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize information services within the department to better serve Indigenous communities and support cultural preservation and knowledge sharing.