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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on January 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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25-58258International

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The National Research Council of Canada has issued a solicitation for the procurement of an instrumented unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform. This platform must be equipped with mounted sensors, acquisition modules, and mounting hardware to fulfill NRC-AST's specific operational requirements. The contract is set aside under international trade agreement provisions related to measures supporting Aboriginal peoples or small and minority businesses, ensuring targeted participation in this bidding process. The solicitation, identified by number 25-58258, was posted on January 12, 2026, with responses due by January 27, 2026. The contract opportunity is federal in nature, with the place of performance specified as Canada. Interested parties can direct inquiries to the contracting authority, Carol Cooper. Additional details and submission instructions are accessible through the official Canada Buys website.

General Info

Procurement of sensor-equipped UAV for NRC-AST, prioritizing Indigenous and small business participation.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Advance Contract Award Notice 25-58258 Instrumented UAV platform

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ACAN 25-58258 Plateforme UAV instrumentée

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Carol CooperContracting Authority

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This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for measures with respect to Aboriginal peoples or for set-asides for small and minority businesses. NRC-AST has a requirement for the delivery of a UAV platform instrumented with mounted sensors, accompanying acquisition modules and mounting hardware.

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