Sustainable Northern Operations: Water & Waste

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Dates

PublishedSep 10, 2026Bid deadlineOct 20, 2026 · 19:00 UTC

Official description

This Challenge notice is issued under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program Call for Proposals (CFP) Call 006 (W7714-248676/A). Solicitation Documents reference: See bidding details section. *For additional general information on the IDEaS Program, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas.html _____________ This challenge is open to receive proposals for Component 1a, Component 1b and Component 2. Proposed solutions that fall within technology readiness levels (TRL) 1-9 can be submitted to this challenge. Steps to apply: Step 1: read this challenge Step 2: read the Call for Proposals : See bidding details section Step 3: propose your solution here : https://defence-innovation-portal.my.site.com/ _____________ Maximum Funding and Performance Period Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge. The individual maximum contract funding available under Component 1a (TRL 1-3) is up to $250,000 CAD (excluding applicable taxes) for a maximum performance period of up to 6 months. The maximum individual contract funding available under Component 1b (TRL 4-5) is up to $1,500,000 CAD (excluding applicable taxes) for a maximum performance period of 12 months. The maximum individual contract funding available under Component 2 (TRL 6-9) is up to $5,000,000 CAD (excluding applicable taxes). The period of performance will be determined at the time of contract negotiation. The maximum individual contractual funding and the maximum performance period offered under Component 3 will be determined by Canada at the time of contract negotiation. This disclosure is made in good faith and does not commit Canada to contract for the total approximate funding. _____________ Challenge Details Challenge Title: W7714-248676/018 - Sustainable Northern Operations: Water & Waste The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) are seeking novel, integrated technologies that enable the CAF to operate Relocatable Transportable Camps (RTCs) independently and sustainably in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments while meeting all applicable Canadian environmental and health regulations. Background and context The CAF’s strategic update Our North, Strong and Free (2024) directs an expansion of military operations in the Canadian North. RTCs deployed in remote Arctic regions must sustain personnel with safe water, sanitation, and waste-handling capabilities while minimizing logistics and environmental risk. In 2023, the IDEaS Pop-Up City contest demonstrated advanced, containerized power-water-waste systems. These prototypes significantly reduced solid-waste mass and potable-water demand but were not tested under Arctic winter conditions. Material brittleness, freezing of fluids, and power-efficiency issues remain key obstacles. This challenge will bridge this gap by developing, and then testing integrated cold-weather

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