Tenders/Innovative Solutions Canada Streamlined Solicitation of Offers

Innovative Solutions Canada Streamlined Solicitation of Offers

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Nov 4, 2026

Updated: Nov 5, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research and information and communication technology sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Research sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) SOLICITATION OF OFFERS EN578-26ISC2 REQUIREMENT: The Innovative Solutions Canada Program is an R&D program aimed at procuring, testing and evaluating R&D, pre-commercialized goods and services. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and participating departments, to establish pools of innovative solutions from which Canada may select to address government operational needs, priorities and emerging requirements. Pools established under this CFP may be used by participating federal departments and agencies. This CFP remains open on an ongoing basis and serves as the overarching solicitation under which PWGSC may issue individual Calls for Innovations (CFIs). Each CFI will identify a specific innovation opportunity and set out the applicable requirements, including the entry phase, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, technical evaluation criteria, estimated number of contracts, maximum contract value, contract duration, closing date and expected outcomes. SOLICITATION PERIOD: From 2026-11-04 to 2027-11-04 Please refer to the solicitation documents for information related to offer preparation and submission instructions and other pertinent information. CANADIAN CONTENT: This requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or services. FUNDING MECHANISM: Contract MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: To be published under each CFI. QUESTIONS DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD: Frequently asked questions, as well as on-going Bidder questions will be answered and may be published in an amendment to the Notice Document. PERIOD FOR QUESTIONS All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority at: pac.sic-isc.pspc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca no later than five calendar days before the Notice closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.. UNSPSC: *Robotics *Rapid prototyping machinery and accessories *Welding and soldering and brazing machinery and accessories and supplies *Submarine tenders *Marine craft systems and subassemblies *Civilian and commercial rotary wing aircraft *Target or reconnaissance drones *Reconnaissance or surveillance aircraft *Anti submarine aircraft *Unmanned aerial vehicle *Agricultural drone *Military drone *Law enforcement drone *Aerospace systems and components and equipment *Air to ground terrain following systems *Aircraft communication systems *Aircraft onboard defrosting or defogging systems *Industrial optics *Laboratory and scientific equipment *Transducers *Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments *Light and wave generating and measuring equipment *Manual test kits and quality controls and calibrators and standards *Medical diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine products *Components for information technology or broadcasting or telecommunications *System boards processors interfaces or modules *Computers *Fixed network equipment and components *Underwater communication system *Optical network devices *Network service equipment *Software *Procurement software *Audit software *Procedure management software *Content management software *Data management and query software *Educational or reference software *Industry specific software *Analytical or scientific software *Operating environment software *Security and protection software *Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software *Security surveillance and detection *Security or access control systems *Passenger air transportation *Aerodrome or airport or aviation facility operations service *Water transport vessel maintenance and repair services *Avionics design *System and system component administration services *Data services *Manufacturing technology research and development services *Product research and development service *Application or technology research and development service *Oceanography and hydrology *Enhanced telecommunications services *Medical science and research *Military services and national defense *Military science and research *Confinement surveillance systems maintenance or monitoring (*23153200 *23260000 *23270000 *25111719 *25111900 *25131600 *25131705 *25131707 *25131708 *25132100 *25132101 *25132102 *25132104 *25200000 *25201603 *25201701 *25202505 *31240000 *41100000 *41112100 *41113700 *41115300 *41116100 *42200000 *43200000 *43201500 *43211500 *43221700 *43221731 *43221800 *43222600 *43230000 *43231503 *43231516 *43231517 *43232200 *43232300 *43232500 *43232600 *43232605 *43233000 *43233200 *43233204 *46170000 *46171619 *78111500 *78141805 *78182000 *81102301 *81111800 *81112000 *81141900 *81141901 *81141902 *81151800 *83112200 *85131700 *92110000 *92111700 *92121704). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on November 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) has issued 2,214 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 351 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.