RFP EN891-260835 – Qualified Security Assessor

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Public Works and Government Services, is seeking qualified services from a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to support federal departments in their PCI-related initiatives. The contract will commence from the date of award through February 28, 2030, with an option to extend for an additional year and a subsequent six-month transition period, all under the same terms. The requirement is limited to services provided within Canada and includes specific security considerations outlined in the solicitation. Interested parties must submit their offers by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time; late submissions will not be accepted. The work will primarily be performed in the National Capital Region (NCR), and the primary contact for this procurement is Ania Fitzsimmons, the Contracting Authority. This solicitation emphasizes compliance with security protocols and aims to ensure that federal departments meet PCI standards effectively through the expertise of the selected QSA.