Merx #W7714-248676/012

Solicitation for Innovative Low-Cost ISR Drones with Laser Rangefinding Payloads

The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), on behalf of the Government of Canada, is seeking innovative solutions for defence applications through the IDEaS Program. - Solicitation requests development of low-cost, compact, ruggedized uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with integrated laser rangefinding or target-designation payloads for small ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) drones - Intended to support mortar and artillery observers with affordable, durable drones - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key technical requirements: - Range accuracy of ±2 meters at 1 km - Operational radius of 3-4 km - Minimum 30-minute endurance - GNSS fallback navigation capability - Class 1 eye-safe laser - Total system weight ≤ 25 kg - Desired features include: - STANAG 3733 compliance - Higher accuracy and operation in extreme conditions - Real-time telemetry and modular payloads - Autonomous navigation in GNSS-denied environments - Multiple contracts may be awarded, with funding up to $5,000,000 CAD depending on technology readiness level - Periods of performance vary by component, ranging from 6 to 12 months or more - Place of performance is Canada, with PSPC as the contracting office

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program. It seeks proposals for the development of compact, low-power, ruggedized rangefinding or target-designation payloads for small ISR drones to support mortar and artillery observers. The goal is to create affordable, durable ISR drones capable of precise rangefinding and target cueing in contested electromagnetic environments. Multiple contracts may result with funding up to $5,000,000 CAD depending on the technology readiness level of the proposed solution.

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