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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on February 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Drone Parachutes

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202604743/ACanada

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is soliciting bids exclusively from Canadian suppliers for the supply and delivery of drone parachutes, with all deliverables required on or before March 31, 2026. The contract involves procuring a total of 20 parachutes, comprising 10 units for the DJI M30T drone and 10 units for the M300 RTK drone, all to be delivered to Surrey, British Columbia. Bidders must ensure the parachutes comply strictly with Transport Canada’s Standard 922.06 for drone operations over people, with mandatory inclusion on the official Drone Safety Standards List. No performance specifications or technical drawings are provided, so compliance and technical acceptability rely solely on this regulatory certification. Partial deliveries are not permitted, and proposals must be submitted via email to the designated RCMP procurement officer by March 4, 2026, the final bid closing date after several extensions. The solicitation is bilingual, and Canada reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers at its discretion. The procurement emphasizes environmentally responsible packaging in alignment with Canada’s Green Procurement Policy and related initiatives, making environmentally preferable packaging a mandatory requirement. No security clearance or special organizational conflict of interest provisions apply to this contract. The evaluation process is based on mandatory technical criteria, focusing on compliance rather than scored ratings, and includes the requirement that all parachutes be Transport Canada approved. Submission instructions specify email delivery only, and full details on proposal formatting and evaluation criteria are referenced in accompanying tender documents. No pricing or contract value information is disclosed in the solicitation, which also highlights the exclusive eligibility of Canadian suppliers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. The RCMP contract officer, Melissa Garlough, serves as the primary contact for the procurement at the Procurement & Contracting Branch, and all updates, amendments, and Q&A responses related to the solicitation are published on Canada’s Government Electronic Tendering Service platform, with bidders responsible for monitoring it regularly.

General Info

RCMP seeks 20 Transport Canada-approved drone parachutes from Canadian suppliers by March 31, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Royal Canadian Mounted Police

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

British Columbia, Surrey, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Solicitation 202604743A Amendment 001 - Drone Parachures

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Solicitation Amendment 003 for Parachutes for Drones - 202604743/A

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Solicitation 202604743/A - Parachutes for Drones RFP

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Solicitation 202604743A Amendment 002 - Parachutes for Drones

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Solicitation Amendment 003 for Drone Parachutes RFP 202604743/A

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Solicitation 202604743/A - Drone Parachutes RFP

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Solicitation 202604743A Amendment 002 - Drone Parachutes

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Solicitation 202604743/A Amendment 001 - Parachutes for drones

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Government of Canada → Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Melissa GarloughContracting Authority

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of drone parachutes. All deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2026. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers. GSIN: N1550 – Unmanned Aircraft 25132100 - Unmanned aerial vehicle Security: There is no security requirement applicable. Basis of selection: Mandatory Technical Criteria Tenders must be submitted by email to: Melissa.Garlough@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Melissa Garlough, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement & Contracting Branch, 343-596-7388, Melissa.Garlough@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory. Green Procurement - Environmentally Preferable Packaging The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is committed to supporting the procurement of environmentally preferable plastic products and the reduction of plastic packaging waste, and is taking concrete steps to better manage the use and disposal of plastics in its own operations as per the Policy on Green Procurement, the Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive, and the Ocean Plastics Charter. Environmentally preferable packaging specifications are mandatory requirements in this procurement.