Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, Québec
This appears to be an Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Challenge Stream opportunity sponsored by the Department of National Defence (DND), with PSPC shown as the contracting department. The initiative seeks a domestically produced uncrewed ground system (UGS) for moving cargo and munitions in difficult and potentially dangerous battlefield environments. The opportunity is open only for ISC Phase 2 prototype development. Proposed technologies should reportedly be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to 9. Funding is identified as being provided through a contract. The proposed system must include, at minimum: - An uncrewed ground vehicle with onboard electronics, propulsion and payload capability - Navigation and mission sensors - A ground control station for the operator - A radio link between the vehicle and control station - Batteries and a charger capable of charging multiple batteries simultaneously - A remote antenna located 100 metres from the ground control station The excerpt also identifies these mandatory performance requirements: - Operation from -20°C to +40°C - Maximum unladen weight of 410 kg - Minimum unladen operating radius of 5 km from the ground control station The full notice may contain additional mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, submission instructions and security or contracting conditions. The supplied description is truncated, so those details cannot be confirmed here. Key dates: -Opening: August 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, according to the notice -Closing: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time -Location listed: Gatineau, Quebec / Canada This opportunity potentially matches Canadian businesses developing rugged autonomous vehicles, robotics, defence technology, navigation systems, remote-control systems, communications equipment or related subsystems. However, businesses should not rely on this summary to determine eligibility or compliance. Review the complete official challenge notice, ISC Call for Proposals 004, Amendment 001 and all attachments before preparing or submitting a proposal. Verify the current requirements and submission process through the official Canada Buys and ISC sources.
