W6369-17DE25/A - Defensive Cyber Operations Project (W6369-17DE25/A)

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Letter of Interest (LOI) - Defensive Cyber Operations - Decision Support Project (DCO-DS)

W6369-17DE25 Contact: Patti Wight Telephone No. 819-420-1757 Email: patti.wight@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Purpose

Public Works and Government Services Canada(PWGSC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding software solutions for the Defensive Cyber Operations - Decision Support Project (DCO-DS) for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The LOI shall inform and prepare industry for potential procurement opportunities concerning the DCO-DS Project and seek input and contribution regarding the projects scope, requirements, schedule, risks and potential costs.

The objectives of this LOI are to:

1. Consult industry to determine currently available commercial solutions;

2. Seek information from industry on the price and availability of commercial solutions;

3. Provide information to assist DND/CAF in developing their requirement and assist in the internal planning and approval process that may potentially lead to a solicitation;

Requirement Description

DND/CAF has a requirement for a system that will enable a reliable, near-real-time analysis of its Information Technology Infrastructure (ITI) to detect and identify malicious activities and then provide decision aids and tools for appropriate and timely ITI Internal Defensive Measures (IDM).

The DCO-DS Project is a complex multi-year requirement.

It is currently in the early Options Analysis (OA)Phase with the intent to complete the required Business Case Analysis (BCA) and seek project approval. Nature of this Letter of Interest This LOI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP).

No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this LOI. The issuance of this LOI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada or as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada.

This LOI is not to be consideredas a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein. Although the information collected may be provided as commercial-in-confidence (and, if identified as such, will be treated accordingly by Canada), Canada may use the information to assist in drafting performance specifications (which are subject to change) and for budgetary purposes. Respondents are encouraged to identify, in the information they share with Canada, any information that they feel isproprietary, third party or personal information. Please note that Canada may be obligated by law (e.g. in response to a request under the Access of Information and Privacy Act) to disclose proprietary or commercially-sensitive information concerning a respondent (for more information: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/a-1/). Respondents are asked to identify if their response, or any part of their response, is subject to the Controlled Goods Regulations. Participation in this LOI is encouraged, but is not mandatory.

There will be no short-listing of potential suppliers for the purposes of undertaking any future work as a result of this LOI.

Similarly, participation in this RFI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation in any potential subsequent solicitation. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred by participating in this LOI. The LOI closing date published herein is not the deadline for comments or input. Comments and input will be accepted any time up to the time when/if a follow-on solicitation is published.

Enquiries

All enquiries and other communications related to this LOI shall be directed exclusively to the Public Works and Government Services Canada Contracting Authority.

Since this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all respondents; however, respondents with questions regarding this LOI may direct their enquiries to:

Contracting Authority: Patti Wight Public Works and Government Services Canada Place du Portage III, 8C2 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5

Email Address: patti.wight@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Telephone: 819-420-1757 Facsimile: 819-956-6907

The use of email to communicate is preferred.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.