CanadaBuys #EN578-24ISC4/99

Canadian Army seeks innovative uncrewed aircraft systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

The Government of Canada, through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), is seeking proposals for the MINERVA Initiative to develop and supply innovative uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for the Canadian Army's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), representing the Canadian Army - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to domestic manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) for ISR - Must include: air vehicle with onboard electronics and propulsion, sensor payload (cameras, imaging systems), ground control station, radio system, battery with charger, remote antenna - Product research and development services for UAS - Technical and Unique Requirements: - UAS must be domestically produced, rugged, highly survivable, and easy to operate/maintain - Day/night reconnaissance capability - Operate in various weather conditions - Minimum operational radius: 6 km - Minimum endurance: 60 minutes - Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) within 2m² - Stowable in a 70-litre pack - Minimum altitude: 1000 feet AGL - Target recognition at specified distances - Rapid deployment and low noise emission - Operation via fibre-optic or non-EM spectrum means - Return/hover capability in case of link loss - Production cost under $40,000 CAD per system - Components must be sourced from NATO, NATO Partners, or Major Non-NATO Allies with documentation - Travel to Suffield, Alberta required for prototype demonstration - Contract Details: - Up to five contracts available - Maximum value per contract: $500,000 CAD - Contract duration: 15 months

Description

This solicitation seeks innovative uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for the Canadian Army. The UAS must be domestically produced, easy to operate and maintain, rugged, and highly survivable, with capabilities for day/night reconnaissance and operation in various weather conditions. Key requirements include a minimum operational radius of 6 km, endurance of 60 minutes, VTOL capability, and specific target recognition capabilities. The contract duration is 15 months with a maximum value of $500,000 CAD, and up to five contracts may be awarded.

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