Basic Information

Reference Number
0000304519

Issuing Organization
Independent Electricity System Operator

Owner Organization
IESO

Solicitation Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number
RFP-1221

Title
RFP-1221 – Post Quantum Cryptography Assessment

Source ID
PP.CO.ON.252435.C111264

Agreement Type
Open Bidding (OB)

Details
Location
Canada, Ontario

Purchase Type
Duration: 1 year
Option: One (1) 1-year option term

Dates
Publication
2025/10/08 03:38:09 PM EDT

Bid Intent
Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline
2025/10/23 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online
Yes

Closing Date
2025/11/06 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information
Ben Kirkland
905-403-4340
ben.kirkland@ieso.ca

Description
Today, secure encryption algorithms are used to protect IESO data and communications in transit and at rest. With the advancement in quantum computing there is a growing risk of eventual decryption to these secure encryption algorithms. To prepare for the eventuality and ensure the IESO understands its current posture and risk associated with this threat, including what needs to be done, the IESO needs to perform a post quantum risk analysis that will ensure when this watershed moment occurs the IESO is ready and has remediated or is actively working to remediate the risk.

For more information: https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/RFP-1221-Post-Quantum-Cryptography-Assessment/0000304519?origin=0