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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on April 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Modular Payload Architecture Design

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NAICS: 336413
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Small Fixed-wing VTOL Drone Bundles (min. 3)The National Research Council of Canada is seeking to acquire a minimum of three fixed-wing, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems to serve as advanced research and development platforms for autonomy, flight control algorithms, and custom payload integration. These systems must meet strict technical specifications including all-electric propulsion, a quad-plane configuration with four vertical motors and one pusher/puller motor, a maximum wingspan of five meters, a maximum takeoff weight of fifty kilograms, and a minimum payload capacity of 2.5 kilograms under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level. Each system must provide at least one hour of flight endurance at a minimum cruise speed of 15 meters per second while carrying the full payload, including a minimum of ten minutes of hovering time, and must be fully compatible with open-source autopilot software such as PX4 and ArduPilot, as well as open-source ground stations like QGroundControl and communication protocols including MAVLink. All offerings must be submitted as fixed unit prices in Canadian currency, with customs duties excluded and applicable taxes added separately. The solicitation is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, allowing only Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners to bid. Bidders must comply with mandatory technical criteria across eleven pass/fail requirements; failure to meet any single criterion will render the offer non-compliant and ineligible for award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced compliant offer. Deliverables are required to be received no later than September 30, 2026, and must be shipped to the designated delivery point at 9800 rue Irénée-Vachon, Mirabel, Québec, under Incoterms® 2020 DAP terms. Packaging must adhere to environmentally preferable standards, favoring reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials with exceptions only for specialized packaging such as temperature-controlled or hazardous material transport, and packaging tape. Each shipment must include a detailed packing slip with item description, quantity, part numbers, contract ID, CRN, and BN, along with tracking information and any signed inspection vouchers if applicable. Invoices must be submitted electronically to nrc.invoice-facture.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca with a copy to the Contracting Authority and must include all required financial details, excluding applicable taxes. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of a conforming invoice, with interest applied at the Average Rate plus 3 percent per year for overdue amounts. All electrical equipment must be certified under the
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This contract involves the design and engineering of lightweight, size, weight, and power (SWaP)-optimized modular payload bays intended for use on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms. The payload bays must support interchangeable sensor integration while adhering to the tactical standard STANAG 4586, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with a broad range of systems. A key technical requirement is that the total system weight remain at or below 25 kilograms, emphasizing portability and operational efficiency. The contract is issued by the Government of Canada's Department of Public Works and Government Services and falls under the NAICS code 336413, which pertains to guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. This subcontract opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. The work will be performed in Canada, although specific location details are not provided. Interested parties can find additional information through the official government procurement portal.

General Info

Design lightweight, modular UAS payload bays under 25kg, STANAG 4586 compliant, Canada government contract.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services
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Engineer lightweight, SWaP-optimized modular payload bays for interchangeable sensor integration on UAS platforms, compliant with STANAG 4586 and ≤25 kg system weight.