W8482-27993 Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) RFP-B

This appears to be an open PSPC procurement for the Department of National Defence to develop a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) for mine-countermeasure operations. The vehicle would be expected to survey the ocean floor and detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The work is intended to follow an iterative, incremental development approach to meet Canada’s operational requirements. A National Security Exception has been invoked. The opportunity is stated to be open to current holders of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement across all streams. It is also subject to Canada’s policy prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian content in strategic federal procurements. Offers are due by October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The listed location is Gatineau, Quebec, although the work may involve requirements beyond that location. Questions must be submitted in writing to the contracting authority identified in the official solicitation, using [email protected]. This opportunity may potentially match a Canadian business with relevant autonomous systems, marine robotics, defence, surveying, underwater mine-detection, or systems-integration capabilities, but the available summary does not confirm eligibility or technical requirements. Before deciding whether to bid, verify the complete official tender notice, including DDI Supply Arrangement requirements, security and National Security Exception conditions, Canadian-content rules, mandatory qualifications, deliverables, intellectual-property terms, submission instructions, and any amendments. No official source or document link was provided in the tender information supplied.

• check_circleOffers appear to be due by 1 October 2026 at 14:00 EDT; the official solicitation should be checked to confirm the applicable submission method and deadline.
• check_circleThe requirement is for development of a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled and autonomous mine countermeasures (MCM) uncrewed surface vehicle (USV).
• check_circleThe USV is expected to survey the ocean floor to detect, locate, and identify underwater mines.
• check_circleThe solicitation appears open to current Supply Arrangement holders across all streams of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement; bidders should verify their current holder status and applicable stream conditions.