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Initiative MINERVA – Système aérien sans pilote de renseignement, de surveillance et de reconnaissanceDepartment of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Québec
This appears to be an open Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Challenge Stream opportunity sponsored by the Department of National Defence and administered through PSPC. The challenge seeks a domestically produced, rugged and easy-to-use uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for short-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) by Canadian Army personnel.
Key details:
-Title: MINERVA Initiative – Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System
-Status: Open
-Opening date: August 24, 2026
-Closing date: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
-Location listed: Gatineau, Quebec / Canada
-Funding mechanism: Contract
-Stream: ISC Challenge Stream, Phase 2 prototype development only
-Technology readiness level: Proposed solutions must reportedly fall within TRL 5 to 9
The requested system appears to need an air vehicle, sensor payload, ground control station, radio, batteries and multi-battery charger, and a remote antenna positioned 100 metres from the ground control station. Mandatory operating requirements described in the notice include operation from -20°C to +40°C, wind speeds up to 40 km/h, and light rain or snow. The system must also have at least a 6 km operational radius and 60 minutes of continuous-movement endurance. The supplied description is truncated, so additional technical requirements may apply, including further sensor, communications, safety, maintenance, testing, and integration requirements.
This opportunity may be relevant to Canadian businesses developing or manufacturing UAS platforms, ISR sensors, flight-control or communications systems, ruggedized electronics, or integrated defence technology, particularly those with a prototype at the required readiness level. However, the notice does not provide enough information to determine whether a particular company or solution is eligible or suitable.
The notice refers applicants to ISC Call for Proposals 004 and directs proposals to the ISC challenge webpage rather than providing a conventional bid-submission process in the tender listing. Amendment 001 reportedly adds an attachment and provides details about including an attachment.
Before preparing a submission, review the complete official challenge page, Call for Proposals 004, amendment attachment, eligibility rules, submission instructions, intellectual-property and security requirements, evaluation criteria, and all technical requirements. Confirm the applicable time zone and deadline directly in the official notice, as well as whether any additional documents or certifications are required. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and this summary should not replace verification of the official tender documents.
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