CLOUD RFI

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Further to the Industry Event Notice published under EN578-151297/A, this is a Request for Information (RFI) pertaining to the Industry Cloud Computing Consultation, which is an initiative to aid the Government of Canada (GC) build a strategy for adopting cloud solutions.

The Government of Canada is seeking feedback from industry on the following subject matter: (i) The questions provided in Part II of this RFI; (ii) Industry's recommendations for a low risk approach for deciding which opportunities are appropriate for the Cloud; (iii) The ability to meet anticipated (draft) security requirements in Annex E; and (iv) The ability to meet the proposed contract clauses, terms and conditions in Annex C.

The GC intends to use feedback from (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) to solidify its Cloud Strategy and help determine the "way forward" for how Cloud solutions should be acquired, delivered, and managed.

Organizations are encouraged to not feel bound by the questions in Part II, but to provide feedback on any portion of the RFI or add additional information or clarification that may aid Canada in structuring its strategy or learning from case studies and experiences of organizations.

One-on-One meetings: Following the close of the RFI, at Canada's discretion, meetings may be held with Respondents to seek further clarification or elaboration on their RFI response.

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.