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PWGSC Solicitation for Wide-area UAS Detection Solutions (Sentinel Shield)

PWGSC is seeking innovative technology solutions to detect and provide early warning against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across wide areas: - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) - Supported by the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS) - Solicitation Details: - Competitive Call for Proposals under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Challenge: “Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems” - Open to Canadian suppliers; governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Products/Services Requested: - Innovative wide-area detection solutions for UAS threats - Solutions must have completed Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 and be ready to advance to TRL 6 or higher - Two-phase procurement: - Phase 1: Build & Test (TRL 6-9), up to $10 million - Phase 2: Acquisition, up to $20 million - Total contract duration: 42 months - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must demonstrate readiness for TRL 6+ - Must comply with IDEaS program standards - Wide-area detection capability is essential - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified Canadian technology providers - Relevant UNSPSC codes: 25201703, 41115200, 43211710, 46170000, 46171600, 92111700 - Place of performance: Canada; Contracting office located at Place du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec

Description

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing a Call for Proposals for the pilot Procurement and Operationalization of Innovation and New Technology (POINT) initiative under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program. The solicitation seeks solutions for the challenge titled “Sentinel Shield: Wide-area Detection for Early Warning Against Uncrewed Aerial Systems” that have completed Technology Readiness Level 5 and are ready to advance to level 6 or higher. The procurement will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 (Build & Test) and Phase 2 (Acquisition), with a maximum budget of $10 million for Phase 1 and $20 million for Phase 2. The contract duration is 42 months starting from September 30, 2026.

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