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

This appears to be an open Department of National Defence procurement managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada for a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The vehicle would be intended to survey the ocean floor and detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The project is expected to use an iterative, incremental development approach for Canada’s operational needs. The tender is potentially relevant to businesses with capabilities in autonomous or remotely operated marine vehicles, maritime surveying, underwater mine-countermeasure technologies, sensors, navigation, robotics, defence systems integration, and related research and development. However, submissions are limited to current holders of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement across all 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. Offers are due by 2:00 p.m. EDT on October 1, 2026. Questions and other communications must be submitted in writing, only to the identified Contracting Authority, at [email protected]. The supplied record does not include the official tender notice or supporting documents. Before considering a bid, verify the complete solicitation, DDI Supply Arrangement eligibility and applicable stream requirements, security and technical requirements, Canadian-content conditions, submission instructions, and any mandatory certifications directly in the official notice.

• check_circleOffer submissions must be submitted by 1 October 2026 at 14:00 EDT.
• check_circleThe requirement is for development of a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous mine countermeasures 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.