Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Quebec
**Tender summary:** The Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking proposals for a large-scale purchase of domestic general-purpose uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS/drones). **What is being purchased:** - At least 80 UAS systems - Associated payloads and ground control stations - Support equipment, spare parts, technical documentation, and software/firmware support - Train-the-trainer services - Airworthiness, cybersecurity, supply-chain security, spectrum, configuration-management, and long-term sustainment support The systems are intended to support Canadian Army activities such as surveillance and reconnaissance, situational awareness, force protection, disaster response, search-and-rescue support, infrastructure assessment, training, and experimentation. **Important supplier restriction:** This opportunity is limited to suppliers that hold a **Stream 1 Supply Arrangement under the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI)**. Businesses that do not hold this arrangement may not be able to submit a proposal, subject to the official procurement documents and any stated conditions. **Deadline:** November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. **Location:** Canada, Gatineau, Quebec. The requirement appears to involve nationwide delivery and support, but the exact delivery, technical, security, and contracting obligations must be confirmed in the official notice. No official source or tender documents were provided with this listing. Review the complete official solicitation before deciding whether to pursue the opportunity, including the DDI eligibility requirements, mandatory technical specifications, security and cybersecurity obligations, submission instructions, and applicable contract terms. The information above does not confirm that any particular business qualifies.
