Tenders/W8482-275993 Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) RFP-C

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W8482-275993 Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) RFP-C

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Sep 10, 2026

Updated: Sep 11, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering, security and defense and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Defense and Vehicles. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 1, 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 the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

ATTENTION: Offer submissions must be submitted by 01 October 2026 by 14:00 EDT. The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to develop a Canadian-designed, remotely controlled, and autonomous mine countermeasures (MCM) uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) capable of surveying the ocean floor to detect, locate, and identify underwater mines. The contract is designed to support an iterative and incremental approach to meet Canada’s unique operational requirements. A National Security Exception (NSE) has been invoked for this procurement. This solicitation is open to all current Supply Arrangement holders across all streams of the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Supply Arrangement. This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers and Canadian Content in Strategic Federal Procurements. Offerors must direct all questions and other communications regarding the solicitation of offers in writing and only to the Contracting Authority identified in the solicitation of offers by email to AID.IDD-DIA.DDI@dia-aid.gc.ca.. UNSPSC: *Military drone (*25132102). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. 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 September 10, 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 1,818 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 357 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: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 October 1, 2026. You have 20 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.