Virtual NAC Solution and Software Licensing

The contract seeks the provision of virtualized Network Access Control software for on-premises deployment within federal IT infrastructure across Canada, with licensing options available on either a perpetual or term-based model to support up to 100,000 concurrent sessions. The solution must be fully compatible with existing government systems and designed to meet stringent security and compliance requirements inherent to public sector operations. Deployment will occur entirely within Canadian territory, ensuring data sovereignty and adherence to federal procurement policies governing information technology services. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 511210 and is managed by Shared Services Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of July 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering secure, scalable, and integrated NAC capabilities without reliance on cloud-based external hosting, and all solutions must align with the Government of Canada’s digital service standards and cybersecurity frameworks.