Opportunity
Merx #W7714-268857
Canadian Wide-area Detection Solutions for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Sentinel Shield)
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
W7714-268857
NAICS
334511, 336419, 336414, 928110
This opportunity invites Canadian suppliers to propose innovative wide-area detection solutions for early warning against uncrewed aerial systems under the IDEaS Program's Sentinel Shield challenge. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) - Contracting under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program - Testing and operationalization by Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide-area detection solutions for early warning against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) - Solutions must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or higher, with intent to advance to TRL 6+ - Two-phase procurement: - Phase 1: Build & Test (TRL 6-9), maximum budget $10 million - Phase 2: Acquisition, maximum budget $20 million, covering up to 27 sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible - Solutions must be ready for operational testing and advancement in TRL - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to innovative Canadian technology providers - Testing and evaluation will be conducted by DND and CAF - Place of Performance: - Department of National Defence (DND) / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) facilities - Contracting managed by PWGSC
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” with technology readiness level 5 or higher. The procurement is in two phases: Phase 1 for Build & Test (TRL 6-9) and Phase 2 for Acquisition, with a maximum budget of $10 million for Phase 1 and $20 million for Phase 2. Only Canadian suppliers are eligible to apply.