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Software Development Kit for OCR and NFC Traveller Modernization Applications

Overview


Software, Web & Mobile Development
Ottawa, CanadaPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 13, 2026

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SUMMARY


The procurement seeks COTS software solutions and SDKs supporting mobile traveller modernization applications using OCR and NFC technologies. Vendors must provide ongoing updates for operating-system compatibility, security, new document types, conveyance identifiers, and international standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Verified

$999,999,999

TIMELINE


Milestone 1: Delivery of production-ready SDK solution within 5 business days of contract award.

Milestone 2: Kick-off meeting within 10 business days of contract award; final deliverables within 5-10 business days following the kick-off meeting.

Milestone 3: Final documentation and testing results within 20 business days following the kick-off meeting.

Milestone 4: Final maintenance, support, and technical plans within 30 business days following the kick-off meeting.

QUESTION DEADLINE


October 13, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


Public Works and Government Services Canada

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DESCRIPTION


The procuring organization is seeking a vendor to provide commercial off-the-shelf software technology solutions and related software development kits for developing and implementing traveller modernization mobile applications. The solutions must leverage Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies.

The selected vendor will provide updates, upgrades, patches, and fixes necessary to maintain compliance with evolving standards, supported mobile operating systems, and security requirements. The engagement will also include implementing updates to support new document types, conveyance identifiers, and applicable international standards.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due October 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 13, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $999,999,999.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada. The work is located in Ottawa, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Software developer with expertise in OCR and NFC technologies
  • Provider of commercial off-the-shelf mobile SDKs and application components
  • Experience supporting traveller, identity-document, or transportation modernization applications
  • Demonstrated capability delivering ongoing patches, upgrades, and standards-compliance updates
  • Expertise in mobile operating-system compatibility and application security

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