W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace - RFSA - Round 2-E

This appears to be an open Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) qualification opportunity for Canadian suppliers interested in the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. The initiative is being conducted by the Defence Investment Agency on behalf of the Department of National Defence, with Public Works and Government Services Canada identified as the buyer. Suppliers are being invited to submit documentation and a bid to potentially qualify for the DDI Marketplace. The notice states that there are six separate events for submitting a bid, but suppliers should submit only one bid because each event is limited to 100 bids. An industry engagement event is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Registration is mandatory and must be requested by email at [email protected]. The stated submission deadline for Round 2 is November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The notice specifically says to disregard the deadlines shown in the Ariba Discovery and Canada Buys postings and use this deadline instead. Late submissions may be considered in a future qualification round. The opportunity is associated with Canada and Gatineau, Quebec. The information provided does not include the official tender notice or supporting documents, so the detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, security obligations, eligible technologies, and submission process cannot be confirmed here. This opportunity may be relevant to a Canadian business that can meet the DDI Marketplace requirements, but the company should review and verify the official notice and all amendments before registering or submitting a bid. No official source URL was provided.

• check_circleThe opportunity is open and concerns qualification for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace under Round 2 of a Supply Arrangement.
• check_circleAll required supporting documentation and bid submissions must be submitted no later than 6 November 2026 at 14:00 EST. Late submissions will be considered during future qualification rounds.
• check_circleThe tender text states that suppliers should disregard the Ariba Discovery response deadline and the CanadaBuys posting closing time; the stated controlling deadline is 6 November 2026 at 14:00 EST.
• check_circleThe tender invites Canadian suppliers to qualify for the DDI Marketplace. Supplier eligibility and any additional qualification criteria should be verified in the official tender documents.