CanadaBuys #26-58110

NRC Procurement for Two Rugged Outdoor UGVs with Autonomy and Development Configurations

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking two rugged outdoor UGVs for research and development in quantum nanotechnologies. - Government buyer: National Research Council of Canada (NRC), through its Center for Drone Innovation / Drone Innovation Hub and Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory; office: Quantum Nanotechnologies. - Requested platforms: Two medium-size UGVs from the same make-and-model family, both supporting ROS 2 and outdoor operation: - One ready-to-use platform with vendor-supported autonomy software and sensors. - One open development platform without the vendor autonomy stack, with upgraded computing and GPU capabilities. - Key technical requirements: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later; ROS 2 LTS support; dual-antenna RTK-GNSS; LiDAR; and a minimum two-year warranty. The autonomy-equipped platform also requires RGB and IR/thermal cameras and an IMU. The development platform requires an upgraded computer, discrete GPU or equivalent, and ROS 2 driver source code available to NRC. - Additional items and services: Optional spare and extended-capacity batteries, RTK-GNSS base station, ruggedized transport/storage case, and first-level spare-parts kit; training, delivery, commissioning, documentation, and support. - OEMs and named vendors: No manufacturers, brands, or vendors are identified; offerors must propose the products and provide manufacturer and part-number details. - Performance and warranty: Contract term is estimated at 16 months, with delivery required before the end of the term. The required warranty is two years from NRC acceptance, with options to extend coverage to three, four, or five years.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking proposals to supply and deliver two medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The vehicles will serve as versatile research and development platforms for quantum nanotechnologies at the NRC. All deliverables must be received by March 26, 2027, and the contract period is from award through March 31, 2028. Offers are requested through an open competitive bidding process, with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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