Acquisition of CA Technologies Authentication Solution Licenses and Technical Support

This tender concerns the acquisition of licenses for the CA Technologies authentication solution, along with associated technical support. The procurement falls under Category G8 - Computer Hardware and Software, specifically within the domain of Information Technology, Broadcasting, and Telecommunications. The contracting authority is Santé Québec (Quebec Health). The procurement method is a contract following a mandated purchase or a group purchase, indicating that Santé Québec is utilizing an established procurement agreement or a cooperative purchasing framework. The CA Technologies authentication solution is designed to manage and secure user access to various systems and applications. In the context of Santé Québec, this solution is crucial for ensuring secure access to sensitive patient data, healthcare systems, and administrative platforms across the province. It likely involves multi-factor authentication, identity and access management (IAM) functionalities, and robust security protocols to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. The inclusion of technical support ensures that Santé Québec can rely on expert assistance for the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the authentication solution. This procurement is vital for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of Quebec's healthcare system, protecting critical information assets, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. The acquisition aims to strengthen the digital security infrastructure managed by Santé Québec.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Software and Cybersecurity. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.