W8482-275993 Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) RFP-A

This appears to be an open Department of National Defence requirement managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada for a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) for mine-countermeasure operations. The proposed system would survey the ocean floor to detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The procurement is intended to use an iterative and incremental development approach to address Canada’s operational requirements. A National Security Exception has been invoked, and the solicitation is open to current holders of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement across all streams. The procurement is also subject to Canada’s policy on prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian content in strategic federal procurements. The tender closes October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The listed location is Gatineau, Quebec, although the requirement appears to concern defence technology and maritime operations across Canada. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority at [email protected]. A business may find this opportunity potentially relevant if it is a current DDI Supply Arrangement holder and has capabilities in autonomous or remotely operated marine systems, underwater surveying, mine-countermeasure technology, robotics, sensors, or related defence engineering. The supplied information does not include the full solicitation documents, evaluation criteria, mandatory requirements, security requirements, contracting terms, or submission instructions. Review the official tender notice and complete solicitation before deciding whether to bid; verify the closing time, eligibility, security obligations, Canadian-content requirements, and all required proposal materials directly with PSPC/DND.

• check_circleSubmit the offer by 1 October 2026 at 14:00 EDT.
• check_circleThe proposed solution is expected to be a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV).
• check_circleThe USV is expected to support mine countermeasures (MCM), including 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; confirm current holder status and applicable stream requirements in the official solicitation.