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Canadian DND Seeks Industry Input on Small and Medium Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs)

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking industry input on small and medium Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to inform future procurement for tactical logistics and casualty evacuation support. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Directorate Joint Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DJRAS), Directorate of Land Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Four UGV variants: - Small Wheeled UGV (SWUGV/SW-UGV): up to 410 kg, optimized for urban/semiurban terrain, short-range logistics, CASEVAC, and utility tasks - Small Tracked UGV (STUGV/ST-UGV): up to 410 kg, enhanced mobility for difficult terrain, low signature, short-range support - Medium Wheeled UGV (MWUGV/MW-UGV): 410–1,700 kg, optimized for road movement, long-range logistics, higher speeds, convoy and remote control roles - Medium Tracked UGV (MTUGV/MT-UGV): 410–1,700 kg, superior off-road mobility, long-range tactical logistics, CASEVAC, austere terrain - No specific part numbers or OEMs are named; the RFI is open to all industry participants - Notable Requirements: - Multi-mode autonomy, modular and reconfigurable payloads for cargo and CASEVAC - Operation in GPS-degraded, contested electromagnetic, and austere environments - Interoperability with military systems and rapid reconfiguration between roles - Vehicle lifespans: 1–3 years (small UGVs), 5 years (medium UGVs), with technology refresh over 5–10 years - Potential requirements for NATO-country manufacturing, Green Procurement, Indigenous Participation, and Employment Equity - The RFI is consultative and will inform a future solicitation, with RFPs anticipated in 2026 and deliveries in 2027

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND), on behalf of the Directorate Joint Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DJRAS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding current small and medium Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) capabilities. The RFI focuses on four variants of general purpose UGVs intended to support cargo/logistics transport and casualty evacuation operations in tactical environments, suitable for use alongside dismounted and mounted forces, capable of operating day and night in contested and austere conditions. The contract duration is estimated to be 2 months, and the procurement method is competitive - traditional. This RFI is not a call for tender or proposal and does not constitute a commitment to procure.

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