Social Network Analysis (SNA) Mapping and Visualization Software Solution
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The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf social network analysis (SNA) mapping and visualization software solution. The software would support analysis of relationships and interdependencies among DND and Canadian Armed Forces projects and other digital products. The requirement includes at least five software licences, together with support and maintenance. The contract is expected to include one initial period and three optional periods. Each period may include: - Five base software licences; - Helpdesk or technical support, software updates and patches; - Optional expansion from five to as many as 25 user licences; and - Optional training for up to five DND/CAF personnel. Delivery is identified as Ottawa, Ontario. The solicitation is open and is scheduled to close on October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice states that it cancels and replaces an earlier solicitation, W8484-261018, dated May 6, 2026. The opportunity is subject to Canada’s Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. The notice indicates that Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners may submit offers, while suppliers from non-trading partners may be rejected. This appears potentially relevant to Canadian software vendors, authorized resellers, or providers able to supply the required licensing, support and training services. Before deciding whether to bid, review the complete official solicitation for mandatory technical specifications, security or data-handling requirements, licensing conditions, pricing instructions, evaluation criteria, contract terms, delivery details and any supplier eligibility requirements. Verify the closing date and time in the official notice before submitting an offer.Official document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/108804/w8484-261018-b_sna-map-and-vis-sw_2025_solicitation_06-oct_en.pdf
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- The tender appears to seek a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Social Network Analysis (SNA) mapping and visualization software solution for DND/CAF project interdependency analysis and related digital products.
- The initial period requires five (5) SNA mapping and visualization software licenses.
- The initial period requires software support, including helpdesk or technical support, software version updates, and software patches.
- The contract is described as having one (1) initial period and three (3) optional periods.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT This solicitation of offers cancels and supersedes previous solicitation of offers number W8484-261018 dated 06 May 2026 with a closing of date of 16 June 2026 at 14:00 hrs EDT. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to Offeror's who offered on the previous solicitation of offers. The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the purchase of a COTS Network Analysis (SNA) Mapping and Visualization Software Solution for interdependency analyses of DND/CAF projects and other relevant digital products. More specifically, a minimum of five (5) SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution licenses, including support and maintenance are required. The resulting Contract will contain one (1) initial period and three (3) optional periods. Delivery of the solution is within Ottawa, Ontario.Deliverables: A. Initial Period Deliverables (dates to be updated at Contract award) Mandatory Initial Period Deliverables Item 1Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).Quantity: 1 Item 2Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution support, including helpdesk or technical support, software version updates and software patches.Quantity: 1 Optional Initial Period Deliverables Item 3Description: Additional SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses (Increase in SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses from five (5) up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) x DND / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) user licenses).Quantity: 20 Item 4Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution Training for up to five (5) DND / CAF personnel.Quantity: 1 B. Optional Period Deliverables 1. Option Period 1 Deliverables (dates to be updated at Contract award) Mandatory Option Period 1 Deliverables Item 1Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).Quantity: 1 Item 2Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution support, including helpdesk or technical support, software version updates and software patches.Quantity: 1 Optional Option Period 1 Deliverables Item 3Description: Additional SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses (Increase in SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses from five (5) up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) x DND / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) user licenses).Quantity: 20 Item 4Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution Training for up to five (5) DND / CAF personnel.Quantity: 1 2. Option Period 2 Deliverables (dates to be updated at Contract award) Mandatory Option Period 2 Deliverables Item 1Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).Quantity: 1 Item 2Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution support, including helpdesk or technical support, software version updates and software patches.Quantity: 1 Optional Option Period 2 Deliverables Item 3Description: Additional SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses (Increase in SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses from five (5) up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) x DND / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) user licenses).Quantity: 20 Item 4Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution Training for up to five (5) DND / CAF personnel.Quantity: 1 3. Option Period 3 Deliverables (dates to be updated at Contract award) Mandatory Option Period 3 Deliverables Item 1Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).Quantity: 1 Item 2Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution support, including helpdesk or technical support, software version updates and software patches.Quantity: 1 Optional Option Period 3 Deliverables Item 3Description: Additional SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses (Increase in SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution user licenses from five (5) up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) x DND / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) user licenses).Quantity: 20 Item 4Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution Training for up to five (5) DND / CAF personnel.Quantity: 1 Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility: This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers Definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.Nature of Requirement: DND has a need for a COTS SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution to support the consolidation and analyses of projects and other relevant digital products to enable effective and efficient interdependencies planning and improve identification and resolution of issues through all levels of decision making across the DND / CAF. Detailed specifications can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers.Delivery Date: Upon Contract award.Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers.File Number: W8484-261018-B. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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