RFQ - APC Smart-UPS Hardware for NRC

This solicitation invites bids for the purchase of APC Smart-UPS hardware or an equivalent product to support the National Research Council Canada (NRC). The tender, issued by Shared Services Canada, requires bidders to submit proposals in full compliance with all solicitation requirements to be considered responsive. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bid based on the subtotal price. Pricing must be submitted according to the specifications outlined in Annex A, which provides a detailed list of deliverables and pricing requirements. The initial closing date for submissions has been extended to April 1, 2026, allowing additional time for bidders to respond. Bidders must register through the Shared Services Canada P2P portal to access solicitations, submit proposals, receive updates and amendments, and manage contract awards and payments. The place of performance for the contract is Quebec (outside the National Capital Region). The primary contact for the solicitation is Agnes Kowalska, who can be reached by phone for any inquiries. Interested parties can view the full solicitation and submit their bids via the Canada Buys platform. This procurement is governed by specific mandatory criteria, evaluation factors, and a clear basis of selection detailed in the Request for Quotations document.