W8703-270055 Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace

Open · Buyer: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Closes: 2031-07-31 · Published: 2026-07-23

CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission for the first round of the Supply Arrangement must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after this date and time will be considered in future rounds. The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This Supply Arrangement will establish a pre-qualified supplier pool for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to provide Canada with rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible and streamlined procurement process. Information on an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30 at 13:00 EDT can be found in the attachments.

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