Mission Autonomy Stack Framework with Integration into Heterogeneous UAS

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure a state-of-the-art Mission Autonomy Stack Framework for integration into heterogeneous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and air-launched effects (ALE) surrogate platforms. This framework will support NRC's research, experimentation, and concept development to meet both NRC's and its clients' research needs. The supplier will provide the autonomy stack framework, human interfaces, and integrate the system into two specific platforms: a quadcopter provided by NRC and an experimental C150 optionally piloted vehicle.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the National Research Council Canada (NRC), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Shawn Doyle, who can be reached at [email protected] or by telephone at 343-990-7806.

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract type is firm-fixed-price, and bidders must submit prices in Canadian currency. Customs duties are excluded, and applicable taxes are extra. There is no mention of an estimated contract value or option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Proven experience in military operations with a platform-agnostic mission autonomy stack.
• Compliance with security requirements as outlined in various trade agreements (e.g., CCFTA, CETA).
• Ability to integrate the autonomy stack into the specified UAS platforms.
• Submission of a fixed unit price in Canadian currency.
• All inquiries must be submitted in writing at least ten calendar days before the bid closing date.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in:

• Development and integration of mission autonomy frameworks.
• Human-machine interfaces.
• Familiarity with the Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA), which is a mandatory requirement.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• A fully integrated mission autonomy stack framework.
• Human interfaces for operation.
• Support for two experimentation events, including operational and troubleshooting assistance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that may enhance a bidder's competitiveness include:

• Familiarity with military-grade systems and operations.
• Previous experience with UAS integration projects.
• Advanced certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies.

This summary encapsulates the essential information needed for potential bidders to assess their fit for the NRC's RFP regarding the Mission Autonomy Stack Framework.