CanadaBuys #30007721

Arctic Hydrographic Survey Services Using Uncrewed Surface Vessel

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, through the Canadian Hydrographic Service, is seeking hydrographic survey services in the Arctic region using advanced uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Procurement Hub, 200 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON - Products/Services Requested: - Provision, integration, operation, and support of an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) equipped with a shallow/mid-water multibeam echo sounder (MBES) or multibeam sonar capable of surveying water depths up to 700 meters - Hydrographic survey services in Hudson Bay, Hudson Strait, Foxe Basin, and Deception Bay, including 24/7 survey operations, data acquisition, processing, and delivery compliant with IHO S-44 standards - Mobilization and demobilization from Churchill, Manitoba - System calibration and remote monitoring by CHS - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Inuit Benefits Plan (PAI), requiring Inuit employment, training, business ownership, and location within the Nunavut Settlement Area - Compliance with the Nunavut Directive and international hydrographic standards (IHO S-44) - Survey operations scheduled between August 1 and October 31 during the contract and option years - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract period runs from award through May 31, 2027, with an option for one additional year

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), through the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), requires the acquisition of hydrographic data using an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). The USV must be fully equipped with a shallow/mid water multibeam echo sounder (MBES) capable of achieving hydrographic surveys in water depths up to 700 metres. This work supports CHS priorities in the Arctic, including improved charting for safe navigation within Canada’s northern waters, and contributes to national efforts such as the Low Impact Shipping Corridors (LISC) and related safety, environmental, and community access initiatives. The estimated contract period will be 12 months, with a proposed start date of 2026/05/22.

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