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W7701-268113 Design, Development and Characterization of Electro‑Optical Systems

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Public Services and Procurement Canada, acting on behalf of Defense Research and Development Canada, is soliciting offers for professional support services focused on the conceptualization, design, integration, performance prediction, and characterization of Electro-Optical systems, with all work to be performed at the Valcartier Research Center in Quebec. The contract, titled Design, Development and Characterization of Electro‑Optical Systems under solicitation number WS5769481981, requires contractors to provide specialized expertise in EO system development and associated data processing to support defense research activities. The scope encompasses end-to-end technical support from initial design through to system characterization, ensuring the delivered solutions meet rigorous military and scientific standards. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with proposals due by September 15, 2026, at 19:00 Eastern Time. Interested parties must submit responses through the CanadaBuys portal, and all work must be conducted at the specified location in Valcartier. Daniel Boisclair of PSPC serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, and while no set-aside or NAICS code is specified, the opportunity is designated as a federal government solicitation under the Department of Public Works and Government Services. There are no restrictions on eligibility noted, and contractors are expected to demonstrate proven capability in electro-optical technologies and defense-related system development.

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Professional support for electro-optical system design and characterization at Valcartier Research Center, Quebec, under contract WS5769481981.

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Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government ServicesView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Québec, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC), is issuing this Solicitation of Offers for the acquisition of professional support services in Electro-Optical (EO) systems conceptualisation, design, integration, performance prediction/characterization and related data processing located in Valcartier Research Center (VRC), as detailed in Annex Statement of Work.

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