Posit Package Manager License & Configuration

The contract entails the supply, licensing, and configuration of Posit Package Manager Advanced to manage internal R and Python package repositories within the Public Health Agency of Canada’s analytics platform. The solution will enforce security policies to mitigate vulnerabilities, ensure reproducibility of analytical workflows, and provide centralized control over package sources and versions. This implementation is critical for maintaining the integrity and compliance of data science operations across federal health analytics initiatives. The contract is structured as a subcontract under Shared Services Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, with performance centered in the National Capital Region. The solicitation was posted on May 26, 2026, and responses are due by June 5, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishers, reflecting the software licensing and configuration nature of the requirements. The focus is on delivering a secure, scalable, and auditable package management system aligned with federal IT and data governance standards.