Other IT Canada (National) Reviewed

Domestic Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Bulk Purchase

CanadaBuys

Department of National Defence (DND)

via CanadaBuys

Posted Oct 13, 2026
Due Oct 27, 2026
UAS ground control stations software and firmware cybersecurity $500K+

Brief Description

The Department of National Defence is procuring a domestic general-purpose uncrewed aircraft system capability to support Canadian Army operations. The scope includes at least 80 UAS systems with associated payloads, ground control stations, support equipment, publications, spare parts, software and firmware support, training, airworthiness and cybersecurity support, and lifecycle sustainment.

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Offer submissions must be submitted by 27 October 2026 by 14:00 EDT. The Defence Investment Agency, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is soliciting bids for the acquisition of a Domestic General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (GPUAS) 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, train-the-trainer services and includes airworthiness support, cybersecurity assurance, supply chain security, spectrum supportability, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment requirements. This procurement is limited to qualified suppliers holding a Stream 1 Supply Arrangement under the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI). Show more description Show less description Contract duration Refer to the description above for full details. Trade agreements No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process Reason for limited tendering A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below: None Partner with another business The functionality to add your company name to the list of interested businesses is temporarily unavailable. --> Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use . Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity: Note : Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply. MicroPilot

This bid is 100% technology related

A strong match for technology vendors

Why we classified this as tech

This is a competitive procurement for complete uncrewed aircraft systems, including ground control stations, software and firmware support, and cybersecurity assurance. The specialized drone-system deliverable is technology, and the RFP remains biddable despite its qualified-supplier requirement.

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Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

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