CanadaBuys #EN578-24ISC4/93

Canadian Army seeks prototype Uncrewed Ground System for surveillance and reconnaissance

This opportunity is for the development and delivery of a prototype uncrewed ground system (UGS) for the Canadian Army, focused on surveillance and reconnaissance. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Government of Canada - End user: Canadian Army - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; proposals must detail sourcing and manufacturing, with production in NATO or allied countries - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype uncrewed ground system (UGS) including: - Ground vehicle - Sensor payload - Ground control station (GCS) - Radio - Batteries with chargers - Remote antennas - Technical and Operational Requirements: - Must operate in temperatures from -20°C to +40°C - Maximum unladen weight: 410kg - Minimum operational radius: 3 km - Minimum speed: 15 km/hr - Minimum endurance: 4 hours - Obstacle avoidance and low noise emission - Transportability and recoverability - Interoperability with existing battle management systems - GCS must support simulation, real-time video, GPS navigation, and tactical system interoperability - Deployment from stowed state within 30 minutes; stowable on standard palletized loading system - Electric or hybrid engine options - Payload capacity: up to 100 lbs, up to 30W power draw - All critical components require detailed sourcing and manufacturing information - Prototype demonstration required at Suffield, Alberta - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Domestic production within NATO or allied countries - Rapid deployment and stowability - Interoperability with tactical systems - Detailed sourcing and manufacturing disclosure - Prototype demonstration travel required

Description

This solicitation is for the development of an uncrewed ground system (UGS) for the Canadian Army designed for ground surveillance and reconnaissance. The system must be domestically produced, rugged, easy to operate and maintain, and highly survivable. It includes a ground vehicle, sensor payload, ground control station, radio, batteries with chargers, and remote antennas. The system must operate in temperatures from -20°C to +40°C, weigh no more than 410kg unladen, have a minimum operational radius of 3 km, and operate at speeds of at least 15 km/hr with a minimum endurance of 4 hours. Additional requirements include obstacle avoidance, low noise emission, transportability, recoverability, and interoperability with existing battle management systems.

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