CanadaBuys #W8703-270009/A

Canada DND Solicitation for General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (GPUAS) and Support

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking proposals for the supply of at least 80 General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (GPUAS) for Light Forces, along with spare parts, support equipment, technical documentation, and initial cadre training for Canadian Armed Forces personnel. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), DLP 7-1-4, National Defence Headquarters, led by Contracting Authority Tanya McKenzie - Delivery location: 7 CF Supply Depot, Edmonton, Alberta - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to competitive bidding - Emphasis on Canadian suppliers and Canadian content - Products/Services Requested: - At least 80 General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (GPUAS) / Uncrewed Aircraft System Light (UAS) - Systems must support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), force protection, targeting, strike, situational awareness, decision support, training, experimentation, and concept development - Includes system hardware, support equipment, and spare parts bundles/kits for one year of operations - Technical data packages and operator/maintenance documentation required - Initial cadre (Train-the-Trainer) training for up to eight serials of eight candidates each, with option for two additional serials - Training covers operation and maintenance, using contractor equipment and facilities or mutually agreed alternate site - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian Content policy and preference for Canadian value-added - Controlled Goods Program compliance and supply chain security - Configuration management, obsolescence management, airworthiness/navigability compliance, and software updates - Environmental packaging requirements - Technical data package must enable future payload and capability development - Evaluation based on technical merit, price per unit, and Canadian value-added - Maximum contract value: CAD 6,572,250

Description

The Department of National Defence of Canada is seeking a General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (GPUAS) to support a wide range of military operations including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, force protection, targeting, strike, situational awareness, decision support, training, experimentation, and concept development. The contract requires delivery of at least 80 systems and associated support equipment, spare parts, and documentation. Training for Canadian Armed Forces personnel is included, with an emphasis on configuration management, airworthiness, and compliance with controlled goods regulations. Delivery is requested to 7 CFSD Edmonton by March 1, 2027, with a contract duration of 6 months starting September 24, 2026.

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