CanadaBuys #W7714-248676/016

Solicitation for Modular Wind Power Systems and R&D Services for Northern Operations (25–100 kW)

This opportunity is issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and the Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) under the IDEaS program, seeking innovative modular wind power solutions for remote northern operations. - Government Buyer: - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) - Department of National Defence (DND) - Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) - Business, Technology and Innovation Procurement Sector; Research and Development Procurement Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified offerors - Products/Services Requested: - Modular, stand-alone wind-powered electric generator systems (25–100 kW) - Must operate reliably in extreme cold (down to -60°C), high winds (up to 120 km/h), and icing - Modular for transport in standard 20ft sea containers (max 2.74 m x 6.81 m x 2.44 m, 10,886 kg) - Onsite assembly without heavy-lift equipment - Maintainable with standard mechanical and electrical tools - Integration with existing power systems or microgrids - Foundation design suitable for Arctic ground conditions (permafrost, freeze-thaw) - Electromagnetic interference compliance (MIL-STD-461G) desired - Research and development services across four IDEaS program components: - Component 1a: Concept Design (up to CAD 250,000, 6 months) - Component 1b: Creation/Design (up to CAD 1.5M, 12 months) - Component 2: Realization/Build (up to CAD 5M) - Component 3: Test Bed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum 70% Canadian content - Modular design for ease of transport and assembly - Must withstand extreme environmental conditions - Integration and compatibility with existing infrastructure - Compliance with military electromagnetic interference standards (MIL-STD-461G) - Foundation design for Arctic ground challenges - No specific part numbers or hardware mandated; focus is on innovative R&D solutions - Electronic proposal submission via Defence Innovation Portal - Progression through program components at Canada's discretion - Estimated Contract Value: - Component 1a: up to CAD 250,000 - Component 1b: up to CAD 1,500,000 - Component 2: up to CAD 5,000,000 - Component 3: value determined at negotiation

Description

The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) are seeking innovative solutions to develop modular, stand-alone wind-powered electric generator systems suitable for remote northern locations. These systems must operate reliably under extreme cold, high-wind, and icing conditions, and be transportable and maintainable with minimal heavy-lift equipment. The goal is to reduce reliance on diesel generators by providing wind turbines in the 25-100 kW range, filling a critical gap between small and large commercial turbines. The design must be modular to fit within a standard 20ft sea container and support integration with existing power systems or microgrids.

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