Department of Public Works and Government Services - Weak magnetic anomaly detection for defence and security - EN578-24ISC4/92, 2026
Elections CanadaFederal · Gatineau, QC- Due
- Nov 27, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
Department of Public Works and Government Services seeks a novel magnetometer, quantum or classical sensor, hardware and software for weak magnetic anomaly detection for defence and security applications under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4/92). The device must provide magnetic anomaly detection in close proximity, minimum 500 picotesla (pT) sensitivity with a target of 10 fT, target signal separation from background noise, range >= 2 meters, latency <= 200 milliseconds, sense through barrier capability, 50 W or less power consumption, volumetric dimensions <= 117,232 cm^3, maximum weight <= 15Kg, and per unit cost under $60,000 CAD. Submission deadline is November 27, 2026. Phase 2 maximum funding is $2,000,000.00 CAD with an estimated contract duration of 24 months.
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Summary
Department of Public Works and Government Services seeks a novel magnetometer, quantum or classical sensor, hardware and software for weak magnetic anomaly detection for defence and security applications under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4/92).
The device must provide magnetic anomaly detection in close proximity, minimum 500 picotesla (pT) sensitivity with a target of 10 fT, target signal separation from background noise, range >= 2 meters, latency <= 200 milliseconds, sense through barrier capability, 50 W or less power consumption, volumetric dimensions <= 117,232 cm^3, maximum weight <= 15Kg, and per unit cost under $60,000 CAD. Submission deadline is November 27, 2026. Phase 2 maximum funding is $2,000,000.00 CAD with an estimated contract duration of 24 months.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
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- Submit to
- https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-3-34869181
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Ottawa, ON
- Reported agency
- Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
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