Software Service Providers Vendor of Record

eCampusOntario, acting on behalf of the Government of Canada, is issuing a Request for Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) numbered 2026-041 to identify qualified service providers capable of leveraging the existing MC Portal architecture to develop and deploy duplicate systems for online program and course listings. The solicitation, posted on May 7, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 22, 2026, seeks vendors to deliver customized software solutions that align with the technical framework of the current portal, without specifying exact functional requirements beyond the core objective of adaptation and duplication. Proposals must be submitted via the BonfireHub platform, with supporting documents available through Merx, and bidders should be aware that fees may apply for access to procurement materials. Although the contract is classified under NAICS code 485510 and labeled as federal, the procuring entity is a provincial Canadian organization, suggesting potential misclassification or cross-jurisdictional administrative alignment. Evaluation of submissions will be based on a best value procurement model, with pricing carrying the highest weight at 40%, followed by safety performance at 20%, experience and references at 15%, quality of narrative response at 15%, and local representation or dispatch capability at 10%. Offerors are required to submit certifications confirming they are not debarred or suspended, have not engaged in collusion or fraud, are not on the Iran Investment List, and will maintain a drug-free workplace. All submissions must include a valid Unique Entity ID or CAGE code, though none are provided in the documentation. While the contract does not specify a fixed term, funding is contingent upon appropriation, and termination without penalty may occur if funds are withdrawn. The procurement does not include contract options, renewal clauses, or security clearance requirements, and no detailed statement of work, delivery schedules, or unit pricing is provided in the solicitation documents, indicating that vendors are expected to propose both technical approach and cost structure. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards referenced in ancillary documents pertain to unrelated electric distribution materials and are not applicable to this software solicitation. The primary point of contact for procurement inquiries is Parmvir Gill, Contracting Authority, reachable via email or phone.