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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on August 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace 005

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WS5802684496International

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The Defence Investment Agency, acting on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is inviting Canadian suppliers to apply for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace under solicitation number WS5802684496. This Supply Arrangement aims to create a pre-qualified pool of vendors capable of delivering Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, counter-UxS solutions, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The initial bid submission deadline is 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT, with all proposals received after this date considered for future rounds. The agreement will facilitate rapid access to cutting-edge technologies through a streamlined procurement framework designed to meet evolving operational needs. The solicitation is open to companies across Canada, with performance expected throughout the country, and is categorized under NAICS code 928110. An industry engagement session is scheduled for 30 July 2026 at 13:00 EDT to provide further guidance. The contracting authority is Sharon McCartney, reachable at sharon.mccartney@dia-aid.gc.ca, and the supply arrangement's official closing date is 31 July 2031, allowing for long-term participation opportunities.

General Info

Canadian suppliers must qualify by 14 August 2026 for defence drone and autonomous systems procurement.

Agency

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

NAICS

928110 - National SecurityView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services
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Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services
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McCartney Sharon (DIA/AID) (elle-la / she-herContracting Authority

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This RFSA has multiple events to ensure that all offerors are able to submit an offer in case one event is full. Please only submit one offer in total. CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission for the first round of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after this date and time will be considered in future rounds. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. Cette DAMA comporte plusieurs événements pour s’assurer que tous les offrants sont en mesure de soumettre une offre au cas où un événement serait complet. Veuillez ne soumettre qu’une seule offre au total.

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