W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace
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This tender appears relevant for Canadian businesses involved in defence, drones, autonomous systems, communications/data systems, engineering, integration, testing, training, or related innovation services. It is a PSPC/DIA opportunity on behalf of DND for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, which would create a pre-qualified supplier pool under a Supply Arrangement.Key detail: the notice says the first-round submission deadline is 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT, and bids received after that may be considered in future rounds. The overall posting also shows a later closing date in 2031, so you should verify the official notice carefully to understand the actual round deadlines and process. The opportunity is for Canadian suppliers and is located in Gatineau, Quebec. An industry engagement event is mentioned for 30 July at 13:00 EDT in the attachments. Before bidding, review the official Ariba/Canada Buys notice and attachments to confirm all requirements, deadlines, and eligibility details.
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- This opportunity appears to be a Supply Arrangement / marketplace pre-qualification process rather than a one-time purchase.
- Required supporting documentation and the bid submission for the first round must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT, according to the tender text.
- The opportunity is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, so supplier eligibility may be limited to Canadian suppliers.
- The marketplace appears to cover Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities.
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CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Canada Buys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission for the first round of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after this date and time will be considered in future 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. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process. Information on an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30 at 13:00 EDT can be found in the attachments.
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