Sovereign Cloud Invitation to Qualify

tion exempts all phases of the procurement processes for sovereign cloud services from the application of all of Canada’s trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (Article III(1)) and the Canadian F

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NATIONAL SECURITY EXCEPTION In respect of all phases of the solicitation, SSC has invoked the National Security Exception (NSE). As such, this invocation exempts all phases of the procurement processes for sovereign cloud services from the application of all of Canada’s trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (Article III(1)) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Article 801). 1. INTRODUCTION The Government of Canada (GC) is advancing its digital infrastructure and hosting capabilities to meet evolving operational requirements and to deliver services to Canadians that are secure, reliable, and user-centric. Building on findings and industry feedback obtained through prior engagement activities, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is establishing a structured Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process as an initial step to support future procurements. The Sovereign Cloud Qualification process is intended to: • Establish a standing entry point for Canadian-owned and -controlled businesses seeking to qualify to participate in sovereign cloud procurements • Enable Canada to collect information on available and emerging offerings to support market awareness and procurement planning • Provide a consistent, transparent, and accessible mechanism for industry engagement • This Notice of Planned Procurement does not constitute a commitment by Canada to issue any solicitation or to procure any services. 2. PROCESS OVERVIEW The Sovereign Cloud Qualification Process is supported by an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ). The ITQ defines the requirements for qualification, including: • Eligibility conditions • Submission requirements • Supporting documentation • Process instructions The qualification process serves as the entry point and a mandatory step for vendors to participate in current and future sovereign cloud procurement processes. Vendors that participate in the qualification process and meet the eligibil