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UGV Autonomy Software and Navigation Development

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Response Deadline11/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the development and integration of autonomy software stacks for prime contractors working on National Research Council of Canada projects. The scope of work focuses on implementing supplier-supported autonomy and indoor navigation systems with native support for Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS, as well as integrating teleoperation capabilities via hand-held wireless gamepads. The final deliverable is the installation and configuration of these autonomy and navigation systems for one Unmanned Ground Vehicle. The project is managed under the Government of Canada and the National Research Council of Canada, with performance taking place in Quebec, Canada. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 17, 2026. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541511, reflecting its focus on custom computer programming services.

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Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Canada, Quebec (except NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58110.

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Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 17

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Response Deadline

11/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Develops and integrates autonomy software stacks for prime contractors on National Research Council of Canada (NRC) projects. Implements supplier-supported autonomy and indoor navigation sets with native support for Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS. Integrates teleoperation via hand-held wireless gamepads. Delivers installed and configured autonomy software and navigation systems for one UGV.

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