CanadaBuys #W7714-248676/017

Canada Seeks Innovative Software for RF Data Fusion in Defence Command and Control

This opportunity invites innovators to propose advanced software solutions for real-time RF data fusion to support Canadian defence and security operations. - Government Buyer: - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) - Also referenced: Department of National Defence (DND) - Scope of Work: - Development of software-based solutions (standalone, plug-in, middleware, or service) to convert, analyze, and fuse real-time, domain-specific RF data into secure, standardized pan-domain Command and Control (C2) formats - Solutions must support all military domains (land, air, maritime, space, cyber) and functional services - Must implement structured, standards-compliant messaging (e.g., MTF-XML, NIEM, NCDF) - Configurable, modular architecture with documented interfaces for system integration - Integration with experimentation, simulation, and wargaming environments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Operability in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Low Bandwidth (DDIL) environments - User-friendly, multilingual interfaces - Standardized APIs for integration with service management and monitoring tools - Readiness for future AI/ML integration - Minimum 70% Canadian content required - Open to a wide range of innovators (individuals, academia, non-profits, industry) - Funding and Phases: - Component 1a (Concept Design): up to CAD 250,000 for 6 months - Component 1b (Creation/Design): up to CAD 1.5M for 12 months - Component 2 (Build/Realization): up to CAD 5M, duration negotiated - Component 3 (Test Bed): duration negotiated - Progression through phases at Canada's discretion - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the focus is on R&D services and innovative software solutions - Selection based on technical merit, innovation, impact, feasibility, and cost alignment

Description

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are seeking innovative software-based solutions to convert, analyze, and fuse real-time, domain-specific, content-rich data transmitted over radio frequency into a secure, standardized pan-domain Command and Control format. The goal is to enhance interoperability and enable timely, data-driven decision-making across all domains and levels of command. The solution must be software-based, support all domains and services, implement structured, standards-compliant messaging, be configurable and modular, and provide documented interfaces for system integration. Desired capabilities include operability in denied, degraded, intermittent, and low bandwidth environments, user-friendly interfaces, standardized integration APIs, and readiness for future AI/ML integration.

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