In short
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), a public buyer in Canada, published this tender. Bids go through CanadaBuys until October 5, 2026 (9 days left). The whole bidding period is 42 days. The portal doesn't publish an estimated value.
Details
| Buyer | Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) |
|---|---|
| Estimated value | value not published on the portal |
| Bid deadline | October 5, 2026, 14:00 (EST time) |
| Published | August 24, 2026 |
| Country | Canada · CanadaBuys |
| Process number | cb-979-47075586 |
| Category codes | 81141901 |
Dates
PublishedAug 24, 2026Bid deadlineOct 5, 2026 · 14:00 (EST time)
Official description
*Please note that the ISC website will be available on *August 24, 2026* at 10:30am EST.* ***AMENDMENT 001 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge.*** ***AMENDMENT 002 - An attachment has been added. THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDE DETAILS ON INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT.*** ***AMENDMENT 003 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge.*** ***AMENDMENT 004 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge.*** ***AMENDMENT 005 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge.*** This Challenge Notice is issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4). For general ISC information, Offerors can visit the ISC website at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/home Please refer to the Solicitation Documents Innovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals – 004 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 which contains the process for submitting a proposal. Here are a few things you need to know before you get started on your application to this challenge: 1. This challenge is only open to receive proposals for Phase 2 (prototype development) of our Challenge Stream. - Proposed solutions that fall within technology readiness level (TRL) 5 and 9 can be submitted to this challenge: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/isc-technology-readiness-level-scale 2. We recently made changes to the Challenge Stream; we have outlined the new parameters: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/challenges Steps to apply: Step 1: Read this challenge. Step 2: Read the Call for Proposals : https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 Step 3: Propose your solution here : https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/minerva-initiative-uncrewed-air-system-cargomunition-drop?auHash=aUYSwVfmHbX1C0Ib4yBClo29RgX8gchivNFIqzsBK8s Challenge title: MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Air System for Cargo/Munition Drop Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Army (CA) requires an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the aerial delivery of cargo and munitions that is domestically produced, easy to operate and maintain, and adequately rugged to enable the Canadian soldier to successfully fight and survive on the future battlefield. Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) Funding mechanism: Contract Opening date: August 24, 2026 Closing date: October 5, 2026, 14:00 Eastern time Challenge Problem statement The CA soldier will face an increasingly complex and dangerous battlespace in the future. A major element o
How to bid
- Create a free SAP Business Network account, add the Government of Canada as a customer and answer its questionnaire (questions 3 to 8 before you bid).
- Open the notice on CanadaBuys and read the bid solicitation and any amendments.
- Submit your bid exactly as the solicitation instructs, before the closing date.