Uncrewed Aircraft System - Light

File Number: W8703-270009/A NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for a General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (GPUAS) capable of supporting full spectrum deployed operations across a wide range of missions by light land forces, including but not limited to: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Force protection. Targeting. Strike. Situational awareness and decision support. Training, experimentation, and concept development. Specific information can be found in the Request for Proposal, Annex H Statement of Work, and other documents. Delivery is requested to 7 CFSD Edmonton by March 1, 2027. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Phased Bid Compliance Process The Phased Bid Compliance Process (PBCP) applies to the requirement. Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers & Canadian Content in Strategic Federal Procurements The Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers & Canadian Content in Strategic Federal Procurements applies to this requirement. Debriefings Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person. Electronic Submission of Bids This requirement uses electronic receipt of bids by e-mail only. For details, please review the section entitled Electronic Submission of Bids in the solicitation document. Bids must be submitted by e-mail only to: Tanya.mckenzie@forces.gc.ca