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Department of National Defence (DND)

Solution logicielle de simulation et de formation aux cyberattaques

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
January 12, 2026
Published
November 14, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarInformation Technology Broadcasting and TelecommunicationsOntario
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
TryHackMe Ltd.
Contract value
CAD $26.8K
Award date
2026-03-11
Supplier location
London, London
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

The Department of National Defence (DND), requires the purchase of a cyber attack simulation and training software solution, providing simulated cyber attack scenarios, which DND personnel may engage/interact with, in a secure isolated environment, mirroring real-world conditions, without impacting live networks, supporting the development of technical skills across multiple roles and teams and enabling personnel to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats effectively.

More specifically, twenty (20) cyber attack simulation and training software solution licences, including support and maintenance are required. The resulting Contract will contain one (1) initial period and two (2) optional periods.

Delivery of the solution is within Ottawa, Ontario

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Initial Deliverables (FY 25/26)

Item Description Quantity

1. Cyber attack simulation and training software solution 20

2 Cyber attack simulation and training software solution
support, including helpdesk or technical support, software 1
version updates and software patches for all licenses

Optional deliverables, Option Period 1 (FY 26/27)

Item Description Quantity

1. Cyber attack simulation and training software solution 20

2 Cyber attack simulation and training software solution
support, including helpdesk or technical support, software 1
version updates and software patches for all licenses

Optional Deliverables – Option Period 2 (FY 27/28)

Item Description Quantity

1. Cyber attack simulation and training software solution 20

2 Cyber attack simulation and training software solution
support, including helpdesk or technical support, software 1
version updates and software patches for all licenses

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Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility: This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers Definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.

Nature of Requirement:
As traditional training methods are no longer sufficient to meet the pace and complexity of modern cyber operations and In accordance with operational requirement to ensure personnel are continuously trained and prepared to respond to increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyber threats, a cyber attack simulation and training software solution, including helpdesk support and software patches/updates is required.

Detailed specifications can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers

Delivery Date: Upon Contract award.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers.

File Number: W8484-260900

The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada

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Basic information

Reference
cb-185-53385969
Solicitation no.
W8484-260900
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 43000000 — Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
February 4, 2026 → February 3, 2027

Key dates

Published
November 14, 2025
Closes
January 12, 2026
Amendment no.
010

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Unisource Technology Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest January 16, 2026
    CAD $239.5K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Simex Defence Inc
    2 contracts won· latest February 26, 2026
    CAD $149.2K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Promaxis Systems Inc.
    1 contract won· latest March 10, 2026
    CAD $4.7M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    iFathom Corp
    1 contract won· latest April 23, 2026
    CAD $4M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Simex Defence Inc.
    1 contract won· latest July 6, 2026
    CAD $1.9M
    total awarded

Unisource Technology Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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