Social Network Analysis (SNA) Mapping and Visualization Software Solution
Solicitation number W8484-261018
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/06/16 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
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 1
Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).
Quantity: 1
Item 2
Description: 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 3
Description: 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 4
Description: 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 1
Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).
Quantity: 1
Item 2
Description: 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 3
Description: 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 4
Description: 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 1
Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).
Quantity: 1
Item 2
Description: 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 3
Description: 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 4
Description: 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 1
Description: SNA Mapping and Visualization Software Solution (5 licenses).
Quantity: 1
Item 2
Description: 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 3
Description: 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 4
Description: 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.
The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/07/15.
Trade agreements
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
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Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
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None
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of National Defence (DND)
- Address
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101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ONTARIO, K1A0K2CANADA
- Contracting authority
- George Plesa
- Email
- george.plesa@forces.gc.ca
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 3_FR.pdf | 001 | FR | 8 | 2026/06/09 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 3_EN.pdf | 001 | EN | 12 | 2026/06/05 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 1_EN.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/06/01 | |||
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 1_FR.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/06/01 | |||
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 1_EN.pdf | 002 | EN | 11 | 2026/06/01 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 1_FR.pdf | 002 | FR | 2 | 2026/06/01 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 2_EN.pdf | 001 | EN | 16 | 2026/05/28 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_Amd 2_FR.pdf | 001 | FR | 3 | 2026/05/28 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_06 May_EN.pdf | 001 | EN | 48 | 2026/05/06 |
| W8484-261018_SNA Map and Vis SW_2025_Solicitation_06 May_FR.pdf | 001 | FR | 9 | 2026/05/06 |
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