SPACE BASED OPTICAL CAPABILITY (SBO) - SURVEILLANCE OF SPACE 2

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Jul 13, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Software. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 14, 2026.

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 consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The objective of this SBO Capability RFP is to complete the System Definition Phase, during which the system conceptual design, the System Requirements, the Concept of Operations and the Operations Requirements are developed, based on the SBO Mission Requirements Document (SMRD) and in compliance with the project's scope, timeline, requirements, and constraints... UNSPSC: *Military satellites *Low earth orbit satellites *Spacecraft altitude control systems *Spacecraft command modules *Lenses and prisms *Lens and laser windows *Optical device accessories *Camera based vision systems for automated data collection *Satellite core equipment *Satellite access equipment *Satellite antennas *Satellite image treatment software *Astronomical camera *Astronomy *Satellite launch services *Space engineering service *Satellite imaging and image processing service (*25151703 *25151707 *25201606 *25201802 *31241500 *31242000 *31242100 *43211718 *43221710 *43221711 *43221712 *43232619 *45121523 *60104300 *78102001 *81102302 *81151605). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *None

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on July 13, 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 1,389 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 343 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: July 14, 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. You have 61 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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 Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.