Secure KVM Hardware Supply

The contract involves the supply of a proprietary, hardware-based encrypted KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) solution designed to provide secure remote access to flight data and cockpit voice recorders within an air-gapped network environment. This specialized equipment is critical for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive aviation data by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring secure communication channels. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334418, which pertains to computer terminal and other computer peripheral equipment manufacturing. Issued by the National Research Council of Canada, a Government of Canada agency, the subcontract opportunity is geared towards providing this high-security hardware solution, with performance expected in Ottawa. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, and responses are due by June 24, 2026. The contract does not specify any set-aside type, indicating it may be open to a wide range of potential suppliers capable of meeting the stringent security requirements necessary for air-gapped aviation systems.