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| Rethink Waste School Education Workshops | 2023/02/01 | 2023/02/23 | City of Surrey | |
| 04437 RESPIRATORY - SOLUTIONS FOR INHALATION - BAGS AND BOTTLES -… | Goods | 2023/06/28 | 2023/08/09 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO Request for Qualification (RFQ) - 03289 Low Pressure… | Goods | 2024/01/18 | 2024/02/28 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| Organ Preservation Solution for Shared Health of Manitoba | Services, Goods | 2023/12/12 | 2023/12/12 | Shared Health Inc. |
| Request for Information For Clinical Digital Solution Planning &… | Services, Goods | 2023/03/24 | 2023/03/24 | Shared Health Inc. |
| DATA CENTER RFP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT | Services | 2019/09/19 | 2019/09/24 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS CONSULTANT | Services | 2022/10/19 | 2022/10/26 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Request for Information (RFI) - Quality Management System (QMS) Solution | Goods, Services | 2023/11/30 | 2023/11/30 | Shared Health Inc. |
| CONSULTANT EN ÉVALUATION POUR LES ÉVALUATIONS DU CONSEIL D’… | Services | 2019/06/11 | 2019/06/20 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| EVALUATION CONSULTANT FOR BOARD EVALUATIONS | Services | 2019/05/30 | 2019/06/05 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| IT Security Engineer Services | Services | 2023/02/24 | 2023/03/03 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| PENSION AUDIT AND CONSULTING SERVICES | Services | 2020/09/17 | 2020/09/29 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Business Consultant - Stream 6 PASS | Services | 2019/05/01 | 2019/05/15 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Services RFP Development and… | Services | 2019/12/17 | 2020/01/07 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Fraud Assessment Services | Services | 2023/01/17 | 2023/01/23 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Contact Centre As A Service Solution | 2023/05/26 | 2023/06/07 | E-Comm Communications for British… | |
| Contact Centre As A Service Solution | 2023/05/02 | 2023/06/07 | E-Comm Communications for British… | |
| BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES | Services | 2019/05/30 | 2019/06/13 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Request for Proposals For Lung Cancer Screening Solutions: (1) Patient… | Goods, Services | 2023/08/21 | 2023/08/21 | Shared Health Inc. |
| Pay Equity Consultant | Services | 2022/09/02 | 2022/09/20 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Accounting and Procurement Software Solution and Implementation | 2022/06/27 | 2022/07/25 | BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc | |
| Notice of Intent for Janitorial Services | 2023/03/29 | 2023/03/31 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| HealthPRO RFQ Respiratory Contracts - Package 2 | Goods | 2023/06/14 | 2023/07/26 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| Notice of intent for Janitorial Services | 2023/03/24 | 2023/03/24 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| Risk Management Specialist | Services | 2020/02/06 | 2020/02/19 | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| PH24 RFP FOR TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION (TPN) AND MICRONUTRIENTS | Goods | 2023/05/11 | 2023/06/22 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| The purpose of this RFP is to seek for service providers for HVAC… | 2022/10/13 | 2022/11/03 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Consultant Program… | 2024/03/22 | 2024/03/22 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Contractor Program… | 2024/03/22 | 2024/05/23 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Contractor program… | 2023/02/21 | 2023/02/21 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Contractor Program… | 2024/03/22 | 2024/03/22 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Consultant Program… | 2024/03/22 | 2024/05/23 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Contractor Program… | 2024/03/22 | 2024/03/22 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited PO BC Vendor of Record program-2023 RFQ CBRECON02202023 | 2023/02/21 | 2023/02/21 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| CBRE Limited (CBRE) Vendor of Record (VOR) Consultant Program… | 2023/02/21 | 2023/04/07 | Alliance Facility Solutions Inc. | |
| HealthPRO RFP 02670 Respiratory - Laryngoscopes and Blades - Conventional | Goods | 2024/04/17 | 2024/05/29 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPROJUNE2024REHABILITATIONPRODUCTS | Goods | 2023/09/21 | 2023/11/01 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFQ - Enteral Feeding Contracts | Goods | 2023/06/15 | 2023/08/02 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFQ Anesthesia Contract | Goods | 2023/06/14 | 2023/07/26 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO (RFQ) – Endoscopy – OR PROCEDURE Contract - December 1, 2024 | Goods | 2023/06/07 | 2023/07/26 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| DT-DH-0016-MB Request for Proposals For Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Billing… | Services, Goods | 2023/07/17 | 2023/07/17 | Shared Health Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFP 07463 Respiratory - Video Laryngoscopes | Goods | 2024/04/17 | 2024/05/29 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFP CE04361 - Clinical Procedure Carts | Goods | 2023/11/15 | 2023/12/13 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFP CE04356 - Warming Cabinets | Goods | 2023/11/15 | 2023/12/13 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO Request for Qualification (RFQ) - I.V. CATHETERS CONTRACTS -… | Goods | 2024/01/31 | 2024/03/06 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO Request for Qualification (RFQ) - 06985 AWC Anti-Shear… | Goods | 2024/01/18 | 2024/02/28 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO Request for Qualification (RFQ) - 03910 Therapeutic Support… | Goods | 2024/01/18 | 2024/02/28 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFP - CE04342 - Monitor Defibrillator Devices for Acute Care | Goods | 2024/01/17 | 2024/02/21 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRORequestforQualificationRFQ–MDRContracts0228206735-December1,2024 | Goods | 2023/06/28 | 2023/08/16 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
| HealthPRO RFQ Catheter Stabilization Contracts | Goods | 2023/06/15 | 2023/08/02 | HealthPro Procurement Services Inc. |
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| E62ZR-201994 Rethink Solutions | Goods | 2024/04/02 | 2025/01/31 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | Services | 2024/02/08 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 002 - RISO - UPS System Maintenance - UNIVERSAL POWER SOLUTIONS… | Services | 2023/12/11 | 2025/12/15 | Marine Atlantic Inc. (MarineAtlantic) |
| ProServices SA - SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC-SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | Services | 2024/02/08 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 002 - Laboratory Casework - Solutions Labco Inc. | Goods | 2023/08/31 | 2023/08/31 | Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) |
| ProServices SA – Layer 8 Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/22 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - SOLUTIONS QUANTUM INC. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - Consensio Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/13 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - 49 Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/08 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - Eclipsys Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/08 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - IDEV Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/06 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| SBIPS SA - 49 Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/01/12 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| TBIPS SA - 49 Solutions Inc. | Services | 2023/10/23 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - Munvo Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - PureSpirit Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - BRYCA Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/06 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| French Translation Services - Marine Atlantic Inc. | Services | 2021/02/16 | N/A | Marine Atlantic Inc. |
| Amend 005 - ESDC PeopleSoft Support - SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC-… | Services | 2024/02/06 | 2024/09/30 | Department of Employment and Social… |
| Amend 002 - RFP-Tier 2 TBIPS - SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC-SYSTEMATIX IT… | Services | 2023/10/23 | 2023/10/23 | Treasury Board (TBS) |
| ProServices SA - Turquoise Technology Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/04/26 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 004 - Military (RandD) - THALES DIGITAL SOLUTIONS INC.-THALES… | Services | 2024/03/31 | 2024/03/31 | Department of National Defence (DND) |
| Proservices SA - TUNDRA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS INC. | Services | 2024/02/22 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - THE SOURCE STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - Adaptive Marine Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - Xpert Solutions Technologiques inc. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - Alpen Path Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/19 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - Strategic Relationships Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/13 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA – Infinite Outsourcing Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/22 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - CVL Information Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/20 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - A.Net Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/13 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Proservices SA - JUNO RISK SOLUTIONS INC. | Services | 2024/02/12 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - COGNIVA INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC. | Services | 2024/02/06 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 002 - RFP-Tier 2 TBIPS TEAM - SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC-… | Services | 2023/10/12 | 2023/10/12 | Treasury Board (TBS) |
| ProServices SA - Attain Insight Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/08 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA - SOLUTIONS MOERAE INC | Services | 2024/02/12 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| ProServices SA – Ruvasoft Solutions Inc | Services | 2024/02/22 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| TSPS SA (Task Based) - IDEV Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/01 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 003 - ADP Software - Attain Insight Solutions Inc. | Goods | 2023/12/19 | 2024/12/31 | Department of Indigenous Services (ISC) |
| Amend 000 - Supply Arrangement C4ISR - THALES DIGITAL SOLUTIONS INC.-… | Services | 2023/06/16 | 2028/03/31 | Defence Research and Development Canada (… |
| Temporary Help Services - Tango - Solutions RH Inc. | Services | 2023/11/16 | 2030/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Financial Advisory Services Consultant in connection with The Allen… | Services | 2020/10/09 | N/A | Parc Downsview Park Inc. |
| Financial Advisory Services Consultant in connection with The Allen… | Services | 2020/10/09 | N/A | Parc Downsview Park Inc. |
| CW2338834 Phase 1A.2 - CAT 6A-6C-6E - Nitam Solutions Inc | Goods | 2024/01/11 | 2025/03/31 | PWGSC |
| Amend 008 - Investigative Services - JUNO RISK SOLUTIONS INC. | Services | 2023/03/31 | 2023/03/31 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 005 - Arti. Intell and Mac. L.RandD Services - THALES DIGITAL… | Services | 2023/09/26 | 2025/03/31 | Department of National Defence (DND) |
| ProServices SA - Apollo Staffing Solutions INC | Services | 2024/02/06 | 2100/01/01 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 002 - Professional Services - Vertex Land Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/04/12 | 2026/03/31 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Amend 004 - Office Seating - Nitam Solutions Inc | Goods | 2023/12/28 | 2024/11/29 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
| Drab Solution | Services | 2024/02/01 | 2025/01/31 | Department of Health (HC) |
| ProServices SA - The Right Door Consulting and Solutions Inc. | Services | 2024/02/13 | 2028/07/04 | Department of Public Works and Government… |
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Contract number
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Organization
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Award/amendment date
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Contract / Amendment value
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| RETHINK SOLUTIONS INC | E62ZR-201994/001/EE | Public Works and Government Services… | 2022/02/01 | CAD 28,744.00 |
| RETHINK SOLUTIONS INC | E62ZR-201994/001/EE | Public Works and Government Services… | 2021/02/01 | CAD 474,272.00 |
| Rethink Solutions Inc. | CW2270874 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/01/31 | CAD 418,669.97 |
| Rethink Solutions Inc. | CW2270874 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/11/30 | CAD 418,669.97 |
| Rethink Solutions Inc. | CW2270874 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/04/02 | CAD 418,669.97 |
| Rethink Solutions Inc. | CW2270874 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/01/30 | CAD 401,665.16 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-180026/055/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/08 | CAD 0.00 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-180026/055/ZT | Public Works and Government Services… | 2021/02/09 | CAD 0.00 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-120001/109/ZT | Public Works and Government Services… | 2015/08/14 | CAD 0.00 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-180026/055/ZT | Public Works and Government Services… | 2020/10/22 | CAD 0.00 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-180026/055/ZT | Public Works and Government Services… | 2020/08/27 | CAD 0.00 |
| Re-Think Strategic Consulting Inc. | E60ZT-120001/109/ZT | Public Works and Government Services… | 2014/05/09 | CAD 0.00 |
| Universal Power Solutions Inc. | MA021-210086/001/HAL | Marine Atlantic Inc. (MarineAtlantic) | 2023/12/11 | CAD 138,000.00 |
| UNIVERSAL POWER SOLUTIONS INC. | MA021-210086/001/HAL | MARINE ATLANTIC INC. | 2021/12/15 | CAD 138,000.00 |
| Solutions Brain Vision Inc./Brain Vision Solutions Inc. | W7719-185389/001/KIN | Department of National Defence | 2018/07/26 | CAD 360,954.00 |
| Solutions Brain Vision Inc./Brain Vision Solutions Inc. | W7719-185389/001/KIN | Department of National Defence | 2018/01/30 | CAD 360,954.00 |
| SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | E60ZT-180026/172/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/08 | CAD 0.00 |
| Solutions Labco Inc. | F1700-180005/002/VAN | Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) | 2023/08/31 | CAD 0.00 |
| Solutions Labco Inc | F1700-180005/002/VAN | Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) | 2023/02/23 | CAD 0.00 |
| Eclipsys Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180027/076/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/08 | CAD 0.00 |
| Solutions Brainiak Inc. | CW2342688 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/01/23 | CAD 0.00 |
| Layer 8 Solutions Inc. | CW2330086 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/09/27 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | EN578-170432/010/EI | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/09/22 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | EN578-170432/010/EI | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/09/22 | CAD 0.00 |
| Layer 8 Solutions Inc. | CW2330086 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/05/08 | CAD 0.00 |
| Layer 8 Solutions Inc. | CW2330086 | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/22 | CAD 0.00 |
| PURESPIRIT SOLUTIONS INC. | E60ZT-180029/030/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/20 | CAD 0.00 |
| Solutions Quantum Inc. | E60ZT-180029/113/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/20 | CAD 0.00 |
| Consensio Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180027/301/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/13 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180026/105/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/08 | CAD 0.00 |
| BRYCA Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180026/272/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/06 | CAD 0.00 |
| IDEV Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180026/137/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/02/06 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180026/105/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/01/24 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | EN537-05IT01/247/EI | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/01/12 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | EN578-170432/010/EI | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/10/23 | CAD 0.00 |
| 49 Solutions Inc. | EN578-170432/010/EI | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/10/04 | CAD 0.00 |
| Munvo Solutions Inc. | E60ZT-180028/382/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2023/03/16 | CAD 0.00 |
| SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | 24062-180010/003/EL | Treasury Board (TBS) | 2023/10/23 | CAD 15,773,670.00 |
| SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | G9292-221864/001/ZM | Department of Employment and Social… | 2024/02/06 | CAD 19,087,160.72 |
| SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | 24062-180010/003/EL | Treasury Board (TBS) | 2023/07/13 | CAD 15,773,670.00 |
| SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC | G9292-221864/001/ZM | Department of Employment and Social… | 2019/10/04 | CAD 19,087,160.72 |
| TURQUOISE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. / SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIQUES TURQUOISE… | E60ZT-180026/329/ZT | Department of Public Works and Government… | 2024/04/26 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2016/09/22 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2014/09/12 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2016/01/28 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2016/01/25 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2015/11/02 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2015/06/15 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2015/02/04 | CAD 0.00 |
| SOLUTIONS BUREAU NULOOK NATIONS INC/NULOOK NATIONS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | E60PQ-120001/035/PQ | Public Works and Government Services… | 2014/11/04 | CAD 0.00 |
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