Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) National Array NPP

The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking to establish a nationwide Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability through a service-based contract to safeguard personnel, infrastructure, equipment, and operations from evolving unmanned aerial threats across Defence establishments throughout Canada. The selected contractor will be fully responsible for end-to-end delivery of the C-UAS system, encompassing design, installation, integration, testing, validation, and ongoing maintenance, sustainment, and modernization to ensure operational effectiveness over time. This initiative is structured as a national array, indicating a coordinated, multi-site deployment strategy aligned with Defence requirements. The solicitation, identified as WS5725677621 under the title Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) National Array NPP, was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Government of Canada, and all relevant documentation is accessible via SAP Ariba. Point of contact for inquiries is Kathie Paquette, Contracting Authority, reachable through the official email provided. The place of performance spans locations across Canada, and the requirement is open to all eligible bidders without specific set-asides. The scope demands a robust, adaptable, and future-ready C-UAS solution capable of continuous enhancement to counter emerging threats.