Department of National Defence - Request for Proposal Littoral UAS - W8703-290119, 2026
Canada PostFederal · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sharon McCartney
The 30-second brief
The Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking offers from qualified Stream 1 Supply Arrangement holders under the Defence Drone Initiative for the acquisition of a Littoral Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) 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, and train-the-trainer services. The requirement also includes airworthiness support, cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, spectrum supportability, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 25 November 2026 14:00 EST.
Minimum of eighty (80) UAS systems, Associated payloads, Ground control stations, Support equipment, Technical publications, Spare parts, Software and firmware support, And train-the-trainer services
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Summary
The Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking offers from qualified Stream 1 Supply Arrangement holders under the Defence Drone Initiative for the acquisition of a Littoral Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) 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, and train-the-trainer services. The requirement also includes airworthiness support, cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, spectrum supportability, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 25 November 2026 14:00 EST.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- 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
- Submit to
- https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/ws5972339986-doc5972432166
- Scope location
- Ottawa, ON
- Reported agency
- Department of National Defence
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Canada Post?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/ws5972339986-doc5972432166. For questions, contact Sharon McCartney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sharon McCartney. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Minimum of eighty (80) UAS systems, Associated payloads, Ground control stations, Support equipment, Technical publications, Spare parts, Software and firmware support, And train-the-trainer services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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