W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace - RFSA - Round 2-D
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This appears to be an open opportunity for Canadian suppliers to seek qualification for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, a supply arrangement connected with the Department of National Defence. It is not necessarily a direct purchase contract; suppliers would be seeking to qualify for potential future work through the marketplace. Key details: - **Tender:** W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace – RFSA, Round 2-D - **Buyer:** Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of the Defence Investment Agency and Department of National Defence - **Closing deadline:** **November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time** - The notice specifically says to disregard the response deadlines shown in the Ariba Discovery and Canada Buys postings; late submissions may instead be considered in future qualification rounds. - **Industry engagement event:** October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Registration is mandatory and must be requested at **[email protected]**. - Six separate events are available for submitting a bid, and suppliers are instructed to submit only one bid because capacity is limited to 100 bids per event. - **Location listed:** Canada, Gatineau, Quebec. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses that can provide products or services connected with defence drone requirements, but the available summary does not provide the complete qualification criteria, technical requirements, security conditions, or required submission documents. Review the official tender notice and all associated documents carefully before deciding whether to submit. Verify the deadline, event-selection process, registration instructions, and eligibility requirements directly through the official source: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110027886?an Id=ANONYMOUS
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- Submit all required supporting documentation and bid materials for Round 2 no later than 6 November 2026 at 14:00 EST.
- The opportunity is intended for Canadian suppliers seeking qualification for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace.
- Register for the Industry Engagement Event scheduled for 15 October 2026 at 11:00 EDT; registration is stated to be mandatory and must be requested through [email protected].
- Submit only one bid, as suppliers are instructed to select one of the six available bid-submission events.
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CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and the Canada Buys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submissions for Round 2 of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted no later than 6 November 2026 at 14:00 EST. Bids received after this date and time will be considered during future qualification rounds. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. An Industry Engagement Event will be held on 15 October 2026 at 11:00 EDT. Registration is mandatory and must be requested through [email protected]. Six separate events are available to submit a bid; suppliers should only submit one bid as capacity is limited to 100 bids per event.
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