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

This appears to be an open request for suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, a federal defence drone supply arrangement led by the Defence Investment Agency on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The posting identifies Public Services and Procurement Canada as the buyer and lists Gatineau, Quebec/Canada as the location. The opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses that develop, manufacture, supply, or support drone-related products or services for defence applications. It is a qualification process rather than a specific purchase contract, so businesses would first need to meet the requirements in the official tender documents before potentially being admitted to the marketplace. For Round 2-F, all required bid materials must reportedly be submitted by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The notice says not to rely on the response deadlines shown in Ariba Discovery or the Canada Buys posting. An industry engagement event is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Registration is mandatory and must be requested at [email protected]. Six separate events are available for submissions, and suppliers are instructed to submit only one bid because each event is limited to 100 bids. No official source or tender-document links were provided in the supplied information. Before preparing a submission, confirm the applicable requirements, supplier eligibility, event instructions, documentation, time zone, and closing time directly in the official tender notice. Participation in the process does not guarantee qualification or future work.

• check_circleThe opportunity appears intended for Canadian suppliers seeking qualification for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).
• check_circleAll required supporting documentation and bid submissions for Round 2 must be submitted no later than 6 November 2026 at 14:00 EST.
• check_circleResponses submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered for this round and will instead be considered during future qualification rounds.
• check_circleRegistration for the Industry Engagement Event on 15 October 2026 at 11:00 EDT is mandatory. Registration must be requested through [email protected].