Tenders/W8703-290119- Request for Proposal Littoral UAS

W8703-290119- Request for Proposal Littoral UAS

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Nov 6, 2026

Updated: Nov 7, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the security and defense and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Software, Cybersecurity and Defense. 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 consulting in the security and defense 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

ATTENTION: All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 25 November 2026 14:00 EST. 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.. UNSPSC: *Military drone (*25132102). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Variations or combinations of the above methods. Trade Agreements: *None

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on November 6, 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 2,224 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 346 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 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Security, Defense & Justice 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.