Local Internet Access Services (LIAS)

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Executive summary

This is Amendment No. 003 to the RFSA for Local Internet Access Services (LIAS), issued by Shared Services Canada. The amendment responds to supplier questions, updates solicitation documents, and provides an unprotected version of the response spreadsheet. The RFSA aims to prequalify suppliers to provide internet access services to federal government sites across Canada. The amendment addresses numerous technical and contractual questions, clarifies requirements for legacy connections, and modifies various contract terms including invoicing procedures, subcontracting provisions, and technical specifications. The closing date has been extended to January 31, 2022.

Mandatory requirements

1. 01Must select at least one region for service delivery capability
2. 02Compliance with privacy and protection of personal information requirements
3. 03Demonstrated supplier experience in providing internet services
4. 04Compliance with mandatory service delivery tasks and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) commitments
5. 05Compliance with mandatory technical requirements in ANNEX A - GSOW Section A5
6. 06Provision of Declaration of Agreement with RFSA submission
7. 07Supply all necessary infrastructure including customer premises equipment (CPE)
8. 08Ability to provide IPv4 and IPv6 internet protocol support
9. 09Provision of consolidated invoicing for awarded connections

Suggested win themes

1. —Comprehensive regional coverage with existing infrastructure to minimize deployment delays
2. —Proven experience managing federal government telecommunications contracts and security requirements
3. —Robust service desk capabilities with 24/7 support and demonstrated MTTR performance
4. —Flexible billing and administrative systems capable of consolidated invoicing across multiple locations
5. —Strong IPv6 implementation capabilities and future-ready network infrastructure