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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Platform for Autonomous Drones & Mobile Cars

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2026071Canada

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NAICS: 541512
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Mission Enabling Services Contract (MESC) IIThe Mission Enabling Services Contract II (MESC II) is a three-part contracting vehicle designed to support the Johnson Space Center’s Flight Operations Directorate and its affiliated organizations with specialized mission-enabling applications and services. It includes two single-award baselines—NAMIS Services and Spaceflight Enabling Services—that address known, ongoing government requirements independent of any task orders. These baselines ensure continuous support for critical flight-related functions. Alongside the baselines, the contract features a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) component that accommodates new and evolving tasks not already covered by the baselines, allowing for flexible acquisition of innovative or unforeseen mission support capabilities across a broad scope of work. MESC II enables the development, sustainment, and maintenance of highly specialized systems and services essential to NASA’s flight operations, serving not only internal JSC needs but also external partners including other NASA centers, international space agencies, other government entities, and commercial collaborators. The contract is managed under NAICS code 541512 and is forecasted for release on July 1, 2027, with primary performance occurring in Houston, Texas. Point of contact for program inquiries is Erin E. Moeller, and the Small Business Specialist is Tumarrow Romain, ensuring accessibility for small business engagement. The contract does not specify a set-aside type and is issued under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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in 12 months

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The University of Guelph is seeking a vendor to deliver a comprehensive, turnkey laboratory platform for autonomous systems education and research, focusing on small-scale self-driving vehicles and drones. The facility will support undergraduate and graduate instruction, applied research, and industry partnerships in areas such as sensor fusion, intelligent control, and autonomous navigation. The solution must include hardware like autonomous cars and drones, computing infrastructure, a safe indoor testing environment with mapped layouts and traffic elements, and intuitive software for programming, simulation, and virtual-physical testing. An interactive component for outreach and public demonstrations is required, ensuring the lab serves not only academic purposes but also experiential learning and community engagement. The vendor is responsible for full delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support to ensure the system is operational and user-friendly. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the University’s online Portal at https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca, with no acceptance of paper, fax, or email submissions. Interested parties must register on the Portal to communicate with the University and submit their responses by the deadline of June 23, 2026. All documentation must be in English, and only one legal entity will be selected for negotiation following evaluation. The procurement is governed by Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, and bidding documents are available through Merx.com with associated fees. The contracting authority is Jesse Allen, reachable via email or phone, and award details will be posted publicly on the Portal; no public tender opening will occur.

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University seeks turnkey autonomous systems lab with vehicles, software, testing area, and ongoing support.

Agency

Government of Canada → University of GuelphView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CAN

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NONE

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → University of Guelph
Contacts1 person available
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Government of Canada → University of Guelph
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Jesse AllenContracting Authority

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The Mechatronics Program in the Department of Interdisciplinary Engineering in the College of Engineering is establishing a multidisciplinary teaching and research laboratory focused on autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The lab will support undergraduate and graduate education, applied research, and industry collaboration in areas such as self-driving vehicles, sensor fusion, and intelligent control systems. In addition to academic use, the facility will serve as a platform for outreach and experiential learning, enabling students and visitors to engage with modern technologies in a hands-on environment. The selected vendor will provide a complete, ready-to-use laboratory solution for autonomous vehicle education and research. This includes small-scale self-driving cars and drones, supporting computing equipment, and a safe indoor testing environment with maps and traffic elements. The system should also include user-friendly software for programming and simulation, along with tools that allow students to test ideas both physically and virtually. In addition, the solution should include an interactive component suitable for demonstrations and outreach activities. The vendor will be responsible for delivering, setting up, and ensuring the system is fully operational, as well as providing support. It is the University’s intention to enter into the agreement with one (1) legal entity. The top-ranked proponent at the conclusion of evaluation will be invited to enter into negotiations for an agreement with the University. All proposals submitted are to be in English only. To contact the University or ask questions in relation to this RFP, proponents must register with the Portal and initiate the communication electronically through the Opportunity Q&A of the Portal. Registration is free of charge. The University will not accept any prospective proponent’s communications by any other means. Participating proponents are to submit proposals by uploading documents electronically to the Portal https://uoguelph.bonfirehub.ca. The University will not accept paper, fax or email submission. There will be no public opening of tenders for this RFP. The award of the RFP will be posted at the Portal. This procurement is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.