W8703-270072 Request For Proposal Domestic UAS Bulk Purchase RFP
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This appears to be an open Government of Canada procurement for at least 80 domestic general-purpose uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for Canadian Army operations. The requirement includes the aircraft, payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, software and firmware support, training, and ongoing services such as airworthiness, cybersecurity, supply-chain security, spectrum support, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment. The procurement is limited to suppliers that hold a Stream 1 Supply Arrangement under the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI). Businesses without that arrangement may not be able to submit a bid, but this should be confirmed in the official tender documents. Offers are due by October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The listed location is Canada, Gatineau, Quebec. This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian UAS manufacturers, integrators, defence technology firms, training providers, and support or sustainment contractors, subject to the detailed requirements and any subcontracting rules. No official source or tender documents were provided here. Before deciding whether to pursue it, verify the official notice, eligibility conditions, DDI Stream 1 requirements, technical specifications, security and certification obligations, delivery schedule, contract terms, and submission instructions.
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- Offer submissions appear due by 27 October 2026 at 14:00 EDT. The official tender notice should be checked to confirm the deadline and submission time zone.
- The procurement is for a domestic General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (GPUAS) capability for Canadian Army domestic operations.
- The requirement includes the supply and delivery of a minimum of 80 UAS systems.
- The required scope includes associated payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, technical publications, spare parts, software and firmware support.
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Offer submissions must be submitted by 27 October 2026 by 14:00 EDT. The Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is soliciting bids for the acquisition of a Domestic General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (GPUAS) capability. The requirement supports domestic operations conducted by the Canadian Army, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities, situational awareness, force protection, disaster response, search and rescue support, infrastructure assessment, training, and experimentation. The procurement includes the supply and delivery of a minimum of eighty (80) UAS systems, associated payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, technical publications, spare parts, software and firmware support, train-the-trainer services and includes airworthiness support, cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, spectrum supportability, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. This procurement is limited to qualified suppliers holding a Stream 1 Supply Arrangement under the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI).
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