Air Launched Effects (ALE) Services and Equipment Procurement

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking procurement of Air Launched Effects (ALE) Services and Equipment to support the newly established Drone and Flight Autonomy Lab under the DIH initiative. The requirement demands a fully mature, operational ALE system validated in military operations with Canada or an allied nation at Technology Readiness Level 9, with no development time permitted. The delivery includes six ALE units equipped with electro-optical sensors, two hand launchers and two tactical launchers, four ATAK ground control stations, two mass simulants matching the mean mass and center of gravity of the operational systems, and comprehensive technical documentation covering hardware, software, operations, maintenance, and interfaces. Engineering support is required for integration onto the Bell 412 helicopter and other aircraft platforms, along with new equipment training, M&S simulation, two weeks of FSR support, and overhaul/refurbishment for up to six systems. All airborne components must meet Mil-Std-810 specifications, and packaging must adhere to environmentally preferable standards unless specialized for technical or hazardous material requirements, with packing slips including contract ID, CRN, BN, item details, and signed inspection vouchers where applicable. Bidders must be Canadian Suppliers or suppliers from applicable trading partners under CCFTA, CPFTA, CCOFTA, CPAFTA, CHFTA, CKFTA, CFTA, CUFTA, CETA, Camada-UK TCA, WTO-AGP, or CPTPP, and must comply with Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers and Canadian Content requirements. Offers must be submitted as fixed unit prices in Canadian currency, excluding customs duties but including applicable taxes as separate line items. Submission must be electronic and received by June 29, 2026 at 2 pm EDT through the designated portal, with proposals divided into three volumes: Technical Offer demonstrating compliance with requirements, Financial Offer detailing all costs over the contract period, and Required Forms including the Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form. Bidders must also submit a List of Names for integrity verification, certification under the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity, and compliance with anti-forced labor provisions under the Criminal Code, including sections on trafficking in persons. Security requirements are governed by a dedicated check list, and contractors must coordinate with NRC’s personnel security administrator. The delivery point is DAP Incoterms® 2020 at 1920 Research Pvt, Ottawa, ON K1V 2B1, with all deliverables mandatory by February 15, 202