W8472-275993 Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) RFP-A

This appears to be an open PSPC procurement for the Department of National Defence. The requirement is for a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) that can survey the ocean floor and detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The project is expected to use an iterative, incremental development approach to address Canada’s operational needs. The solicitation is open only to current holders of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement, across all DDI streams. A National Security Exception has been invoked, and the procurement is subject to the federal policy prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian content in strategic procurements. These conditions may significantly affect who can submit an offer; businesses should confirm their Supply Arrangement status and the applicable requirements in the official solicitation. Offers are due by October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The listed location is Gatineau, Quebec, although the tender information provided does not fully describe the delivery, testing, or performance locations. Questions must be submitted in writing to the contracting authority identified in the solicitation, using [email protected]. Before considering a bid, review the complete official tender notice and all attached documents for mandatory requirements, security provisions, technical specifications, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and applicable Canadian-content rules. The information provided here is a summary only and does not confirm that any particular business qualifies or can submit an offer.

• check_circleOffers must be submitted by 1 October 2026 at 14:00 EDT.
• check_circleThe requirement concerns development of a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous mine countermeasures (MCM) uncrewed surface vehicle (USV).
• check_circleThe USV must be capable of surveying the ocean floor to detect, locate, and identify underwater mines.
• check_circleThe solicitation is open to current Supply Arrangement holders across all streams of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement.