Govt of Canada wants cards for EI, CPP, etc
https://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.Asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=PW-%24%24ZG-406-24556&print=Y&src=osr&ForceLID=&HID=&hcode=Bs96cV9E3dDUr6%2FmFo5e7Q%3D%3D
feedback is sought regarding:
The potential level of interest in providing services to address
the requirements of the attached Draft Statement of Work;
The processes and procedures involved with issuing an electronic
form of payment for various government programs;
To obtain information and suggestions on other ways of
performing similar functionality or improving on what is being
presented; and
With respect to draft Annex C Information Technology Security
Requirements Technical Document, indicate if your organization's
implementation of the capability is the same as described for
that specific requirement. If it is not, provide a description
of how your organization addressed the specific requirement.
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
The Receiver General for Canada may require the issuance of
prepaid cards for the delivery of government entitlements such
as Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old
Age Security (OAS) as an alternative to manual paper-based
issuance. Acquisitions Branch of PWGSC on behalf of the
Accounting, Banking and Compensation Branch (ABCB) would like to
examine the feasibility of ABCB providing a more cost-effective
solution for various forms of payments or benefits to Canadian
citizens.
These services may be required for a period of four (4) years
commencing from date of Contract with an irrevocable option on
the part of Canada to extend the period of any resulting
Contract by one (1) additional year and one (1) additional six
(6) month transition period.
Thanks again to Daytrader88 for the great find and links.