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Small Fixed-wing VTOL Drone Bundles (min. 3)

Status Awarded

Contract number 1044779

Contract value :

CAD 110,376.00

Solicitation number 26-58028

Publication date

Contract award date


    Description
    This contract was awarded to:
    MSS Ltd

    RFP – Small Fixed-wing VTOL Drone Bundles (min. 3)
    26-58028
    Doyle, Shawn
    Telephone: 343-990-7806
    Shawn.Doyle@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
    There are no security requirements associated with this solicitation.
    CKFTA, CFTA will apply to this solicitation.
    The Comprehensive Land Claim agreements will not apply.
    Requirement
    The NRC’s Center for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) is seeking to acquire a minimum of three fixed-wing, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to serve as versatile research and development platforms. These systems must meet specific technical and performance criteria to enable the research team to develop, test, and validate advanced aerial applications, including autonomy, flight control algorithms, and custom payload integrations. The selected UAS platforms will provide reliable and flexible testbeds that enhances the organization's capacity to conduct aerospace and robotics research.
    Note to Bidders
    The bidders must submit fixed unit price. All prices must be submitted in Canadian currency. Customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra.
    Evaluation Process
    Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal.
    Inquiries
    To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least ten (10) business days prior to the bid closing date.
    Shawn Doyle
    Procurement Officer
    National Research Council Canada,
    Finance and Procurement Services
    Telephone: 343-990-7806
    E-mail address: Shawn.Doyle@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

    Business address

    47 Studney Drive

    Hay River, NT, X0E 0R6
    Canada
    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Language(s)
    English
    ,
    French
    Selection criteria
    Variations or combinations of the above methods
    Region(s) of delivery
    Quebec (except NCR)

    Contract duration

    The contract will be for a period of 16 month(s), from 2026/07/09 to 2027/11/30.

    Commodity - UNSPSC

    • 25131705 - Target or reconnaissance drones

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
    Address

    1200 Montreal Road

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Katie Homuth
    Phone
    (343) 990-7806
    Email
    Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
    Address

    1200 Montreal Road

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6
    Canada
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