Award
CanadaBuys #CW2464979
W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace SA 057
Recipient
Octasic Inc.
Award Amount
$1.00
Ceiling
$1.00
Awarded
August 24, 2026
Identifier
CW2464979
Awarded contract to Octasic Inc. for the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace to establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for various drone and autonomous system technologies and services, enabling rapid access to emerging technologies for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Description
The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process.