Advanced and Secured KVM Solution

Solicitation number 26-58038

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/06/24 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a secure and encrypted Keyboard, Video, Monitor (KVM) solution for use within the Flight Recorder Playback Centre (FRPC).
    The system will support a range of specialized computers and data recovery equipment used for flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) download, playback, and analysis activities. These capabilities support operational services provided by the FRPC, including flight data analysis and investigations of high‑risk incidents and accidents conducted in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
    The KVM solution must provide the capability to securely integrate and manage access to multiple legacy and modern FDR/CVR processing systems operating within an isolated, stand‑alone laboratory network. The solution must support the secure handling of sensitive and mission‑critical data across all connected devices while accommodating the diverse interface standards and technological limitations associated with multiple generations of specialized equipment.
    The system must also support efficient physical integration within the laboratory infrastructure, including rack‑mounted equipment and associated power regulation and battery backup systems. The solution must improve and streamline user access to these systems, maintain continuous operational availability, reduce the need for manual hardware manipulation, and minimize the risk of damage to sensitive equipment.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 1 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/01.

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    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:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
    Address

    1200 montreal rd

    ottawa, ontario, K1A 0R6
    canada
    Contracting authority
    Abbas Ghandour
    Phone
    (343) 990-7909
    Email
    abbas.ghandour@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
    Address

    1200 montreal rd

    ottawa, ontario, K1A 0R6
    canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 26 2026/06/08
    001 FR 5 2026/06/08
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Ottawa
    Contract duration
    1 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable
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