Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Competitive Projects – CFP 6 (W7714-248676A)

This appears to be an open Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) competitive funding/procurement opportunity issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defence. It is seeking innovative science and technology solutions for Canadian defence and security challenges. The call is expected to remain active on an ongoing basis, with individual defence challenges posted under the CFP. Each challenge may have its own requirements, evaluation criteria, funding or contracting terms, and closing date. The opportunity references Component 1a, Component 1b, and Component 2. The listed overall closing date is March 31, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. However, businesses should not assume this is the deadline for every challenge; the applicable challenge notice may set an earlier or different deadline. The listed location is the National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec, although the specific challenge may determine where work is performed or delivered. This may be relevant to Canadian companies developing or commercializing defence, security, science, or technology solutions, but the tender information provided does not establish that any particular business qualifies. Review the official CFP event, challenge postings, amendments, attachments, submission instructions, eligibility requirements, certifications, evaluation criteria, and resulting contract clauses before deciding whether to submit a proposal.Official source: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22342020?extsite=Mj IzNDIw Mj BfQU4wMTQ4NDA1MDk5Mg== Questions should be directed to [email protected]. Always verify the current official tender notice and applicable challenge-specific deadline before submitting a bid.

• check_circleSubmit an innovative science and technology (S&T) solution addressing a Department of National Defence (DND) defence or security Challenge.
• check_circleThe proposal must relate to one of the invited components: Component 1a, Component 1b, or Component 2.
• check_circleReview the CFP Event and all amendments and attachments for the applicable Challenge details, proposal submission requirements, evaluation procedures, basis of selection, evaluation criteria, resulting contract clauses, certifications, and additional information.
• check_circleObserve the specific closing date for the applicable Challenge. The Challenges are posted on an ongoing basis and may have closing dates that form part of the CFP solicitation.