CanadaBuys #WS5972339986

Canada seeks at least 80 littoral uncrewed aircraft systems and lifecycle support

Canada’s Defence Investment Agency is seeking a littoral uncrewed aircraft system capability for Department of National Defence operations. - Government buyer: Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), with procurement through Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). - Request: A minimum of 80 littoral UAS systems, with associated payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, technical publications, and spare parts. - Services and notable requirements: - Software and firmware support, train-the-trainer services, airworthiness support, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment. - Cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, and spectrum supportability. - Operational use: Canadian Army domestic operations, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, situational awareness, force protection, disaster response, search-and-rescue support, infrastructure assessment, training, and experimentation. - OEMs and models: No manufacturers, vendors, brands, or specific models are identified in the opportunity information.

Description

The Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking offers from qualified Stream 1 Supply Arrangement holders under the Defence Drone Initiative for a Littoral Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) capability. The procurement includes at least 80 UAS systems, payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, technical publications, spare parts, software and firmware support, and train-the-trainer services. It also includes airworthiness support, cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, spectrum supportability, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment. The capability will support Canadian Army domestic operations, including reconnaissance, situational awareness, force protection, disaster response, search and rescue support, infrastructure assessment, training, and experimentation. Bids and supporting documentation are due November 25, 2026, at 14:00 EST.

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