CanadaBuys #26-58122

NRC seeks SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 VTOL RPAS with sensor integration and support services

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a specialized drone system for scientific research and remote sensing applications. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Centre for Drone Innovation, Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - SwissDrones Operating AG (manufacturer of SDO 50 V3 VTOL RPAS) - HySpex (manufacturer of Mjolnir VS620 hyperspectral imaging system) - RIEGL (manufacturer of VQ-840-GE LiDAR system) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 VTOL Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - Turbine-powered, long-range, heavy-payload, BVLOS-ready - Includes ground control station and multi-link communications system - OEM integration of NRC's scientific sensors: - 1 HySpex Mjolnir VS620 hyperspectral imaging system - 1 RIEGL VQ-840-GE LiDAR system - Pilot and maintenance training - Initial maintenance support package (spare assemblies, ground support equipment, technical support) - Minimum 12-month warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - OEM payload integration for advanced sensor compatibility - Remote operation and mobile field deployment - Multi-link communications including satellite connectivity - Strict command/control and payload data segregation - Regulatory safety assurance and proven operational maturity - Proprietary flight and ground control architecture - Comprehensive lifecycle support - Delivery required to NRC in Ottawa, Ontario - Procurement justified under limited tendering due to exclusive rights and technical reasons

Description

The National Research Council of Canada's Centre for Drone Innovation requires the supply of one turbine-powered, long-range, heavy-payload, BVLOS-ready VTOL remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), specifically the SwissDrones SDO 50 V3. The system includes a ground control station, multi-link communications system, and integration of NRC's scientific sensors: HySpex Mjolnir VS620 hyperspectral imaging system and RIEGL VQ-840-GE LiDAR system. The procurement also covers pilot and maintenance training, support packages, spare parts, ground support equipment, and technical support with a minimum 12-month warranty. Delivery is required to NRC, Ottawa, Ontario, by March 31, 2027.

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