RFI CIPO ITM3 - Summary of feedback and outcomes

The contract outlines the summary of industry feedback received in response to the Request for Information (RFI) associated with the CIPO IT Modernization Phase 3 (ITM3) Initiative, identified by solicitation number WS5534243802. This RFI closed on March 26, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services, Government of Canada, with the place of performance set in the National Capital Region. The purpose of the RFI was to gather insights and information from industry stakeholders to support the modernization efforts of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s IT infrastructure. Key details include the solicitation being a federal-level request without any specified set-asides, with responses due by July 1, 2028. Melanie Beauvais Lefort serves as the primary contracting authority overseeing this initiative. The summary document captures the aggregated feedback and outcomes, serving as a foundational input for the next steps in the ITM3 modernization project, facilitating informed decision-making for technology improvements in this federal IT environment.