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NPP 26-58005 High Performance RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment

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The National Research Council of Canada is procuring advanced RF and microwave test and measurement equipment under solicitation number 26-58005 to support research, development, testing, and evaluation activities for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems at its Radio Frequency – Electronic Warfare laboratory in Mirabel, Quebec. This procurement is exclusively set aside for Indigenous businesses under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, excluding all trade agreements that would otherwise permit non-Indigenous participation. Only suppliers invited and confirmed as Indigenous through the Indigenous Business Directory are eligible to bid, and all submissions must be made electronically to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-price basis, with separate awards issued per item to the lowest-priced compliant Indigenous bidder. All equipment must be delivered by March 31st, 2027, and must meet the specified technical requirements for use in the Centre for Drone Innovation. The procurement adheres to the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada, and bidders must be registered in the Indigenous Business Directory to qualify. Documents may be submitted in either English or French, and all amendments to the solicitation will be sent directly to invited bidders without public notice. The closing date for bids has been extended to June 26th at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and no other terms or conditions have been modified.

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Indigenous businesses invited to bid on RF/microwave equipment for drone research, delivery by March 2027.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

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Canada, CAN

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Notice of Proposed Procurement 26-58005 High Performance RF and Microwave Test Equipment

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: High Performance RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment Solicitation Number: 26-58005 Publication Date: 08 June 2026 Trade Agreements: This procurement is set aside from all the trade agreements under the provision each has that permits the procurement to be set aside for Indigenous business. Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Mirabel, Quebec Canada GSIN: N5975 – Electrical Hardware and Supplies – 32130000 Electronic hardware and components parts and accessories. Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Tendering Procedure: Selective - This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Only Indigenous Suppliers that have been invited, qualify to submit a bid. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Description: The National Research Council of Canada’s – Aerospace Research Centre (NRC-AER) requires the supply of advanced RF and microwave test and measurement instruments to support research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the domain of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). These instruments will equip NRC’s specialized Radio Frequency – Electronic Warfare (RF EW) laboratory at the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) at the Centre for Drone Innovation (CDI) in Mirabel, Québec. All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31st 2027. Basis of selection: Lowest Price The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will award separate contracts for each item to the lowest-priced compliant Indigenous bidder. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Procuring Office: Katie Homuth | Senior Contracting Officer Procurement and Contracting Services | Finance and Procurement Services Branch National Research Council Canada | Government of Canada 343-549-4539| Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. 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, would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will send all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, to the Invited Bidders. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. 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

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