Opportunity

CanadaBuys #21120-27-5533646/A

CSC prequalifies suppliers to lease counter-drone systems for correctional institutions

Posted

November 06, 2026

Respond By

November 23, 2026

Identifier

21120-27-5533646/A

NAICS

532412, 561621

Correctional Service Canada is qualifying suppliers for potential future leasing of counter-drone systems at federal correctional institutions across Canada. - Government buyer: Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Government of Canada, within the Public Safety portfolio; no specific office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, OEMs, or suppliers are named. CSC is the buyer, not a vendor. - Requested services: Lease counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) that detect and/or mitigate unauthorized drone activity, with optional risk-mitigation capabilities. No models, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Deliver, install, configure, and test systems at CSC-identified institutions; repeat deployment testing after updates or maintenance, with CSC oversight and approval. - Maintain and support equipment, including inspections, testing, repairs, replacement parts, and manufacturer patches, updates, or upgrades. - Provide operating and maintenance documentation in English and French, including hard copies where required, plus live hands-on operator training and take-away materials in both languages. - Supplier personnel performing installation or maintenance will undergo security screening. - Procurement stage: This is a prequalification opportunity, not a contract award or request for contract bids. Qualified suppliers may be invited to compete in a later Request for Standing Offers; the future scope and term are not finalized.

Description

Correctional Service Canada is seeking to qualify suppliers capable of leasing Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technology and optional risk mitigation capabilities for use at federal correctional institutions across Canada. The systems are intended to detect or mitigate risks from unauthorized UAS near correctional institutions, including intrusions and delivery of prohibited items. This Invitation to Qualify establishes a list of qualified suppliers for potential future competitive procurement activities; it is not a bid solicitation, and no contract will result from this ITQ. Suppliers must meet all mandatory qualification criteria to qualify.

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