Uncrewed Aircraft System - Light

File Number: W8703-270009/A NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Amendment 009 This amendment is raised to answer questions. Bidders are advised that the question period has now closed. Amendment 008 This amendment is raised to answer questions and to remind bidders to please review all documentation thoroughly. Bidders are also asked to review any questions prepared with the use of artificial intelligence prior to submission. Amendment 007 This amendment is raised to answer questions. Amendment 006 This amendment is raised to answer questions. Amendment 005 This amendment is raised to answer questions and extend the bid closing date. Amendment 004 This amendment is raised to answer questions and amend the System Performance Specifications (SPS) and SPS Evaluation Criteria. Amendment 003 This amendment is raised to answer questions regarding the System Performance Specifications. Amendment 002 This amendment is raised to provide clarification. Amendment 001 This amendment is raised to respond to a question. 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: [email protected]