Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA)

Introduction

The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), in partnership with PWGSC, has established a government-wide procurement vehicle for the delivery of various Informatics Technology Security (ITS) services required on an "as and when requested" basis to any department, board, or agency of the Government of Canada (GoC) or Crown Corporation or any other entity to whom the Department of Public Works and Government Services is authorized to provide services under the terms of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act. ITS comprises the security of information, information technology hardware and software, networks, telecommunications, and other interconnected equipment and facilities in which the equipment is housed.

The CPSA supports GoC Client Departments and Agencies in creating an IT security framework consistent with the National Security Policy (NSP), Government Security Policies and the Operational Security Standard on Management of Information Technology Security (MITS).

Services Offered:

• Work Stream 1: IT Security Management Consulting Services
• Work Stream 2: Comprehensive IT Security Risk Management Services
• Work Stream 3: Skilled IT Security Services
• Work Stream 4: Emission Security (EMSEC) Services
• ASA¹ Skilled IT Security Services

Supply Arrangement Holders (SAHs) have been issued Supply Arrangements (SAs) for each Work Stream and/or Aboriginal Set-Aside (ASA) in which they qualified. Copies of the SAs are available on the Standing Offer Index (SOI). The SA Number is W2213-050347.

Periods of the Supply Arrangement

Option Year 2: September 18, 2010 to September 17, 2011
Option Year 3: September 18, 2011 to September 17, 2012
Option Year 4: September 18, 2012 to September 17, 2013
Option Year 5: September 18, 2013 to September 17, 2014

Table of Contents

• Procurement Instructions
• Work Stream Descriptions
• Pre-approved SRCLs
• Templates, Samples, Examples
• List of Cyber Protection SA Holders
• News Bulletins
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Acronyms
• Contact Information

Footnotes:
¹ Aboriginal Set-Aside (ASA) Return