Supply of Layer 3 Network Switches

Shared Services Canada is seeking to procure two Layer 3 network switches with 24 each of 10 Gbps ports, requiring advanced networking capabilities including Quality of Service, VLAN, and VRF support to ensure optimal traffic management and network segmentation. A critical security requirement mandates that each switch be equipped with NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography-certified identity verification to safeguard against future cryptographic threats and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 334111, with responses due by May 25, 2026, and the equipment must be delivered for deployment in Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region. The solicitation opened on May 20, 2026, and is part of the Government of Canada’s broader initiative to modernize network infrastructure with hardware that meets rigorous performance and next-generation security benchmarks.