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IDEaS Challenge Statement

True north precision: Low-cost drones with laser ranging

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking
innovative solutions for cost-effective uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to provide accurate range and
target cueing information to support indirect fire missions and battlefield awareness. Current systems
either lack the precision and resilience required for use in contested electromagnetic environments or
are prohibitively expensive for widespread deployment.

This challenge is being supported by the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in
Innovation and Science (BOREALIS).

Background and Operational Context

Modern battlefield environments present significant challenges for tactical Intelligence, Surveillance,
and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, particularly at the platoon and company levels. While advanced
ISR platforms offer exceptional performance, their high cost, export restrictions, and sustainment
complexity limit their scalability and accessibility for frontline units. Conversely, small commercial
drones, though affordable and widely available, lack the geolocation precision required to support
sensor-to-shooter integration and effective fire mission coordination.

Canadian and allied forces currently rely on a polarized mix of ISR capabilities: low-cost quadcopters for
short-range reconnaissance and high-end Class 2 systems for more complex missions. This polarization
has created a capability gap in the mid-tier range, specifically, the absence of affordable, durable ISR
drones that can deliver precise rangefinding and target cueing under contested electromagnetic
conditions.

To address this gap, there is a need for compact, low-power, and ruggedized rangefinding or target-
designation payloads that can be integrated into small ISR drones.

The initial operational focus is on supporting mortar and artillery observers by providing accurate range
and geolocation data to improve calls for fire, enabling observers to operate from protected positions.
Once validated, the system could be scaled to support mounted reconnaissance teams, partner force
augmentation, and networked fires coordination across combined arms teams.

Validation, Refinement, and User Engagement Activities

As part of this Challenge, structured user engagement and iterative capability development activities
will be integrated into the contract period to support solution maturation and ensure alignment with
CAF operational needs.

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A mid-point Capability Validation and Refinement Activity is expected to be scheduled approximately
three to four months after contract award. This activity will be conducted over several consecutive days
and will bring together all participating innovators to assess progress achieved to that point through
hands-on testing.

The Capability Validation and Refinement Activity is intended to enable iterative, collaborative
engagement between innovators and CAF end-users. During this period, innovators will have the
opportunity to test and present their evolving solutions, receive direct operational feedback, and make
adjustments or refinements in response. Follow-on testing and exchanges during the same activity
window will allow innovators to validate refinements and engage in further technical and operational
discussions, helping to inform priorities for the next development sprint.

At the conclusion of the contract period, a Final Capability Assessment Activity will be conducted and
DND/CAF will provide feedback.  This activity will assess the overall maturity, performance, and
operational relevance of proposed solutions against the Challenge outcomes.

The timing, location, and detailed format of all activities will be communicated at a later date.

As there are a variety of strategies and methods that could be proposed for meeting this challenge,
DND/CAF is providing some guidance to innovators based on the current state of this capability domain
and experiences with similar projects:

Examples of Proposal Activities Typical Budgets are Approximate
Integration of Technologies onto Existing UAS Platforms $100,000.00
Mid-Point Capability Validation  $20,000.00
Development and Refinement of UAS Technologies  $160,000.00
Assessment Activity of Capabilities $20,000.00
Total for all Proposal Activities  $300,000.00

Essential Outcomes
Proposed solutions must demonstrate the following:
 Capability Area Performance Outcome
EO1 Precision Rangefinding ±2 m range accuracy at 1 km to a vehicle-sized target (10
figure Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)).
Continuous range updates for targets moving up to 10 m/s
with ≤ 1 s latency and ≤ 2 m positional error at 1 km.
EO2 Platform Performance Must fall within operational radius of 3 - 4 km (Line of
Sight (LOS) or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) with
waiver); ≥ 30 minutes endurance under standard
conditions.
EO3 Resilience & Navigation Maintain rangefinding/geolocation capability during
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) degradation;

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provide a fallback navigation (e.g., visual odometry,
inertial fusion, Real-Time Kinematic correction).
EO4 Environmental & Operational
Robustness
Operable at 0oC and above. Maintain functionality in
sustained/gusting winds up to 10 m/s. Demonstrate
performance of target acquisition in presence of
dust/smoke/obscurants (e.g. MIL-STD-810 Method 510.5
compliance).
EO5 Data Handling & Safety Class 1 eye-safe laser operation for rangefinder and
information handling compliant with ITSP.10.171 .
EO6 Size Integrated system including drone and sensor payload
must not weigh more than 25kg
EO7 Operational Testing  A prototype of the innovative solution will be ready for a
final capability assessment activity to be held in May 2027

Desired Outcomes
Proposed solutions should include capabilities and considerations such as, but not limited to, the
following:

 Capability Area Performance Outcome
DO1 Target Designation STANAG 3733 compliant; up to Class 4 laser designation
capability.
DO2 Advanced Rangefinding ±1 m accuracy at 1 km on human-sized targets.
Continuous range updates for targets moving up to 10 m/s
with ≤ 1 s latency and ≤ 2 m positional error at 1 km.
DO3 Environmental & Operational
Robustness
Operable at −20 °C and above. Maintain functionality in
sustained/gusting winds up to 15 m/s. Demonstrate
performance in dust/smoke/obscurants – MIL-STD-810
Method 510.5. Operate in precipitation of 4mm/m2/hr.
DO4 Sensor-to-Shooter Integration Real-time telemetry and integration with ATAK based
ground control systems. STANAG 4586 for independent
control of payload and 4609 for Full Motion Video (FMV)
data. Impact adjustment feature for fires.
DO5 High-Speed Target Tracking Track targets moving up to 20 m/s with predictive
smoothing and automatic track handoff to ground C2
systems.
DO6 Modular Payload Design The platform is designed with a modular payload bay to
allow replacement of sensors or batteries without
structural modification.

DO7 Autonomous Navigation Autonomous or semi-autonomous (e.g. waypoint
navigation) operation in GNSS-denied environments using

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multiple alternative navigation methods (e.g., visual
odometry, inertial fusion). Front facing automated
obstacle avoidance.
DO8 Origin The countries of origin for critical systems, including data
transmission devices, flight controllers, software and
onboard computers are clearly identified.
D09 EM Resilience Fibre optic wire or alternate non-Electromagnetic (EM)
spectrum means of control and data transfer from Ground
Control Station (GCS) to air vehicle. Remote extension of
GCS transmitter from operator.

The following NATO UAS Class definitions are used for this challenge:

Class Category
Normal Operating
Altitude above ground-
level (AGL)
Normal Mission
Radius NATO Example Platform
IncoClass I
<150 kg
Micro <2 kg Up to 200 ft AGL 5 km (line of sight
(LOS)) Wasp, Snipe
Mini 2-20 kg Up to 3000 ft AGL 25 km (LOS) Raven, Puma
Small >20 kg Up to 5000 ft AGL 50 km (LOS) Blackjack
Class II
150-600 kg Tactical Up to 10,000 ft AGL 200 km (LOS) S-100 Camcopter

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Solicitation No.: W7714-248676
Refer to the tender notice published on CanadaBuys.
Closing date: March 31st, 2027 at 2PM EDT
Proposal Submission details are included in this Call for Proposals document.

Issuing Office:
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Business, Technology and Innovation Procurement Sector
Research and Development Procurement Directorate
Email: paidees.apideas@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 5
1.1 S UMMARY AND PROCUREMENT APPROACH  ........................................................................................ 5
1.2 IDE AS PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................ 6
1.3 T ERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.4 T RADE AGREEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 C ANADIAN CONTENT ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 C ONFLICT OF INTEREST ................................................................................................................... 12
1.7 P OTENTIAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................. 13
1.8 F UNDING ..................................................................................................................................... 14
1.9 A NNEXES AND ATTACHMENT ........................................................................................................... 15
PART 2 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS ...................................................................................... 16
2.1 S TANDARD INSTRUCTIONS, CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 16
2.2 E NQUIRIES – PROPOSAL SOLICITATION .............................................................................................. 17
2.3 C ONTRACTING AUTHORITY .............................................................................................................. 18
2.4 A PPLICABLE LAWS ......................................................................................................................... 18
2.5 P UBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 18
2.6 C ERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.7 P ROGRAM SURVEYS ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.8 B ID CHALLENGE AND RESOURCE MECHANISMS .................................................................................. 19
2.9 T ECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES OF BID TRANSMISSION ................................................................................. 19
PART 3 – PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 20
3.1 W HO MAY APPLY .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 P ROPOSAL PREPARATION - UP TO PROTECTED B ................................................................................. 20
3.3 H OW TO APPLY ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.4 M ULTIPLE PROPOSALS (“ALTERNATIVE BID”)  ..................................................................................... 21
3.5 T ECHNICAL PROPOSAL .................................................................................................................... 22
3.6 F INANCIAL PROPOSAL .................................................................................................................... 23
3.7 E LIGIBLE COSTS ............................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 C ERTIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 24
PART 4 – EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF SELECTION ................................................... 25
4.1 E VALUATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 25
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4.2 E VALUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 B ASIS OF SELECTION ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 D EBRIEFING .................................................................................................................................. 28
4.5 C ONTRACT AWARD PROCESS ........................................................................................................... 28
4.6 C ONTRACT AWARD ........................................................................................................................ 29
PART 5 – CERTIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 30
5.1 C ERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED WITH THE PROPOSAL ................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
5.2 C ERTIFICATIONS PRECEDENT TO CONTRACT AWARD AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................... 30
PART 6 – SECURITY, FINANCIAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 39
6.1 S ECURITY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................ 39
6.2 F INANCIAL CAPABILITY.................................................................................................................... 39
6.3 C ONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM - BID .............................................................................................. 39
PART 7 – RESULTING CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................... 40
7.1 S TATEMENT OF WORK.................................................................................................................... 40
7.2 S TANDARD CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. 40
7.3 S ECURITY REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................ 40
7.4 P ERIOD OF THE CONTRACT .............................................................................................................. 41
7.5 C OMPREHENSIVE LAND CLAIM AGREEMENTS ..................................................................................... 41
7.6 A UTHORITIES ................................................................................................................................ 42
7.7 P ROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTS WITH FORMER PUBLIC SERVANTS ............................................. 43
7.8 P AYMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 43
7.9 I NVOICING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 44
7.10 CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 45
7.11 APPLICABLE LAWS ......................................................................................................................... 46
7.12 PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 46
7.13 FOREIGN NATIONALS (CANADIAN CONTRACTOR OR FOREIGN CONTRACTOR) .......................................... 47
7.14 INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................... 47
7.15 CONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) ................................................................................ 47
7.16 GOVERNMENT AND/OR CANADIAN FORCES SITE REGULATIONS ............................................................. 47
7.17 SOLUTION CONTINUUM PROGRESSION ............................................................................................. 48
7.18 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY (APPLICABLE IF A CHALLENGE EXCEEDS $25M) .......... 48
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7.19 JOINT-VENTURE (IF APPLICABLE) ...................................................................................................... 50
ANNEX 1 – EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................... 51
ANNEX 2 – ADVANCEMENT ALONG THE COMPETITIVE PROJECTS INNOVATION CONTINUUM ....... 62

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PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Summary and Procurement Approach
Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of the
Department of National Defence’s (DND) Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program,
seeking innovative science and technology (S&T) solutions to Canada’s defence and security Challenges.
The purpose of this CFP is to create various pools of potential solutions that Canada may select from to
address the challenges. Pools created as a result of a challenge entry can be utilized by the defence and
security community, including DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

This CFP will be published on an ongoing basis for PWGSC to post DND/CAF challenges. Distinct Challenge
Notices, which will form part of this CFP solicitation, will be published on CanadaBuys. Challenges will
describe essential and desired outcomes (if applicable), an estimated overall challenge budget, the closing
date and a desirable end state of concepts.

The IDEaS program supports:

 The development of solutions from their conceptual stage, through prototype testing and
capability development;
 Collaboration between Innovators; and,
 Opportunities to interact with DND’s science and military members.

This CFP invites proposals for Competitive Projects Components 1a, 1b and 2. Details on each Component
are noted in Section 1.2.

This bid solicitation requires Offerors to use the Defence Innovation Portal (DIP) to transmit their bid
electronically. For further information, Offerors must refer to Part 2, Offeror Instructions and Part 3,
Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions, of the bid solicitation.

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1.2 IDEaS Program Overview
IDEaS seeks to support the development of innovative concepts along a Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
maturity scale, as described on the IDEaS website 1. Through this open CFP process, the Competitive
Projects (CP) element of IDEaS is soliciting innovative concepts with a TRL of anywhere from 1 to 9, in
response to Defence and Security Challenges.

The innovation continuum shown below outlines the Competitive Projects direct entry points and the
possible progression of promising concepts.  The continuum is comprised of four distinct Components,
where each Component holds its own characteristics.

Projects that exit the CP element at the end of their Component of work may be considered for other
program funding elements within the IDEaS program. This could include participation in a research
network (Innovation Networks element), demonstration (Sandbox element) or solution testing (Test Drive
element). All projects would be assessed separately and would be considered for these funding elements
based on the criteria established by the individual element. Offerors should visit the IDEaS website 2 for
specific information on the IDEaS program.

1 Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) - Canada.ca
2 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) - Canada.ca

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Component 1a – Conceive
The objective is to establish the merit, innovativeness, and impact of a solution to address a specific
Defence and Security challenge.  Innovators will “Conceive” their concept  during Component 1a, further
refine their idea, and validate that it is feasible.   If the solution is at a TRL of 1 to 3, the proposal will be
considered for Component 1a. Funds under this Component are limited to a maximum of CAD 250,000
(excluding applicable taxes) for a maximum performance period of six (6) months.

Offerors are encouraged to progress their solutions as far as possible on the TRL scale during Component
1a. Offerors that demonstrate the feasibility of their solution to the satisfaction of the IDEaS program
upon completion of Component 1a may be invited to submit a proposal for Component 1b or 2.

Advancement to Component 1b or 2 is not guaranteed. It is at the sole discretion of Canada to proceed
with Component 1b or 2.

Component 1b – Design
The objective is to further S&T efforts for the purpose of progressing the solution to a higher TRL.
Innovators will begin to “Design” their concepts.  Their work will be matured and developed to a level
where individual parts of their work are being put together.  Innovators may also be in a position to
provide an optional demonstration of the solution to DND. Innovators may be able to participate in this
Component if one of the following conditions are met:
a. The Solution proposed under Component 1a was awarded a Contract, the Contract was
successfully completed, and whereby the solution at the end of 1a has reached a TRL of 4 or
5 and was selected for potential advancement to Component 1b based on Canada’s
assessment of the Innovator’s report(s).  Should the solution be selected for potential
advancement, Canada may invite the Innovator to submit a proposal for progressing the
solution; or
b. The Solution proposed must be at a TRL of 4 or 5 (direct entry).
Funds under this Component are limited to up to a maximum of CAD 1,500,000 (excluding applicable
taxes) for a maximum performance period of twelve (12) months.  Proposals are assessed, and if found
responsive, may be considered for funding.

Component 2 – Build
The objective is to progress the solution through prototyping and/or Innovator-managed and controlled
testing.   Innovators will be ready to “Build” a prototype of their concept and/or test it in controlled
environments. Innovators may also be able to provide an optional demonstration of the solution to DND.
Innovators may be able to participate in this Component if one of the following conditions are met:
a. The Solution proposed under Component 1a or 1b was awarded a contract, the Contract
was successfully completed, and whereby the solution at the end of 1a or 1b has reached a
TRL of 6, or higher, and was selected for potential advancement to Component 2 based on
Canada’s assessment of the Innovator’s report(s). Should the solution be selected for
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potential advancement, Canada may invite the Innovator to submit a proposal for progressing
the solution; or
b. The solution proposed is at a TRL of 6 to 9 (direct entry).
Funds under this Component are limited to a maximum of CAD 5,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes).
Contract value, statement of work, and performance period to be determined at time of Contract
negotiations.  Proposals are assessed and if found responsive, may be considered for funding.

Component 3 – Test Drive
The objective is to allow Canada to procure a limited quantity of a solution for the purpose of testing and
evaluation of the solution in a simulated or real-world environment. Testing is conducted or coordinated
by the defence and security community and may be carried out by other government departments.
Innovators may be able to participate in this Component if the following condition is met:
a. The solution proposed under Component 1a, 1b or 2 was awarded a contract, the Contract
was successfully completed, and whereby the solution at the end of Component 1b or 2 has
reached a TRL of 7 to 9 and was selected for potential advancement to Component 3.
Should the solution be selected for potential advancement, Canada may invite the Innovator to submit a
proposal for progressing the solution. Proposals are assessed and if found responsive, may be considered
for funding. The maximum funding ceiling and maximum performance period for this component will be
determined by Canada at the time of contract negotiations.

The IDEaS program may offer Test Drive solicitations independently outside of this CFP for the same or
similar challenges. Interested Offerors may refer to the IDEaS website for future opportunities 3.

Exiting the Innovation Continuum
A solution will exit the Innovation Continuum for any of the following reasons:
1. Canada chooses not to invite the solution to participate further;
2. The Offeror withdraws their solution from further participation;
3. The solution completes Component 3; or
4. Canada chooses to end the contract in accordance with the terms and conditions.

Participation in any of these Components is not guaranteed and not mandatory. It is at the sole discretion
of Canada to exercise a Component.

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1.3 Terminology
This table outlines the terminology employed throughout the CFP and is incorporated by reference into
and forms part of this solicitation and any resulting contract award.

Term/Acronym – Replacement Term or Definition

Bid – Proposal
Bid solicitation – Call for Proposals (CFP)
(CAF) – Canadian Armed Forces
(DND) – Department of National Defence
Event – Tender notice
(IDEaS) – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security
Innovators – Offerors
(IP) – Intellectual Property
(MC) – Mandatory Criteria
(PRC) – Point-rated Criteria
(PWGSC) – Public Works and Government Services Canada
(R&D) – Research and Development
(S&A) – Studies and Analysis
(SC) – Screening Criterion
(TRL) – Technology Readiness Level
(S&T) – Science and technology
(S/T) – Scientific or technical

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1.4 Trade Agreements
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

CFTA (https://www.cfta-alec.ca/), applies to this procurement process. The CFP is organized in a manner
consistent with the principles of the CFTA in terms of equal access, fairness and transparency and is open
to public and private sector entities.

This procurement consists of Research and Development (R&D) services which are excluded from the
application of:
World Trade Organization (WTO) – Agreement on Government Procurement (AGP)
Research and Development services are excluded from the application of the World Trade Organization -
Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)  under Appendix 1, Annex 4 as they are not one of
the applicable commodities listed in this agreement.
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Research and Development services are excluded from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement
for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as per Chapter 15 A, Section E.1.
Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
as per Annex Kbis-01.1-5 Services, Section B excluded services.
Section B - Excluded Coverage: Services - Exclusions by Major Service Category
Research & Development, all Classes; Special Studies and Analysis - not R&D B002, B003, B400, B503,B507;
are EXCLUDED.
Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
(CCFTA) as per Annex 1401-4 Services, Section B, Part 1, excluded services:
Research & Development, all Classes; Special Studies and Analysis - not R&D B002, B003, B400, B503,B507;
are EXCLUDED.

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Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada – Honduras Free Trade Agreement
(CHFTA) as per Annex 17.4, Section B Excluded coverage, Part I - Service Exclusions by Major Service
Category:
Research & Development, all Classes; Special Studies and Analysis - not R&D B002, B003, B400, B503,B507;
are EXCLUDED.
Canada - Korea Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada – Korea Free Trade Agreement
(CKFTA) as per Annex 14-C of Chapter Fourteen: Government Procurement. This Chapter covers the
Universal list of Services applicable to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.
This Chapter does not cover procurement of the following:
(a) services for the management and operation of government facilities or privately owned facilities
used for government purposes, including federally funded research and development.
Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada – Panama Free Trade Agreement
(CPFTA) as per Annex 5 Services, Section B, Part 1, excluded coverage:
Research & Development, all Classes; Special Studies and Analysis - not R&D B002, B003, B400, B503,
B507; are EXCLUDED.
Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),
as per Annex 1401.1-4 Section B, Part1, Excluded Services:
Research & Development, all Classes; Special Studies and Analysis - not R&D B002, B003, B400, B503,B507;
are EXCLUDED.

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada-European Union Comprehensive
Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as per Annex 19-5 as they are not one of the applicable
commodities listed in this agreement.

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Canada - United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada United Kingdom Trade Continuity
Agreement (CUKTCA) as per CETA Annex 19-5:
Exclusions
Canada and the EU have maintained the ability to protect human health, the environment, national
security and public safety, and excluded certain sectors from CETA government procurement obligations
(such as research and development; financial services; public administration; recreational; cultural;
sporting; educational; social; and healthcare services). The agreement also sets out a number of country-
specific exclusions.
Canada - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement
Research and Development services are excluded from the Canada – Ukraine Free Trade Agreement
(CUFTA) as per Annex 10-4 Services:
(b) research and development services identified in division 85 of the United Nations Provisional
Central Product Classification (CPC Prov.), which may be found at: UN Classifications Registry.
1.5 Canadian Content
This procurement is conditionally limited to Canadian goods and/or services. For additional information
see Part 4 Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection, section 4.1.3.

 SACC Manual clause A3050T (2020-07-01) Canadian Content Definition is amended as follows:
DELETE: Eighty percent
INSERT: Seventy percent
1.6 Conflict of Interest
The Contractor, its subcontractor(s) or any of their agent(s) directly or indirectly involved in the
performance of the Work and/or in the production of the deliverables under any resulting Contract will
not be precluded from bidding on any potential future proposal solicitation related to the production or
exploitation of any concept or prototype developed or delivered.

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1.7 Potential Conditions
The following may apply to the resulting contract(s):
1.7.1 Security Requirements
There may be security requirements associated with the resulting contracts. For more
information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Offerors
should refer to the Contract Security Program (CSP) of PWGSC at Security requirements for
contracting with the Government of Canada.
1.7.2 Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements
Depending on the proposal received, the region of delivery for the goods and/or services
may be in an area subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCA). Should this be
the case, the procurement will be subject to the applicable CLCA.
1.7.3 Controlled Goods Program
Any resulting contract may be subject to the Controlled Goods Program.  Refer to the
Controlled Goods Program website.
1.7.4 Employment Equity
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for Employment Equity applies to this procurement
(see Part 5 – Certifications and Additional Information).
1.7.5 Intellectual Property and Copyright

The default position of Canada is to allow contractors to retain the IP and copyright
rights with a licence granted to Canada for both rights, which would include the right to
use and have used the IP for Canada’s activities.

There are  situations that may require Canada to request ownership of the IP. Please see
the following for more details:
SACC Manual K3200T (2023-06-08) - Basis for Canada's Ownership of Intellectual
Property. In the search feature, insert the Condition number that applies.

Additional Information on IP and copyright conditions for R&D and S&A service
Contracts are available at the following source:
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Policy on Title to Intellectual Property Arising under Crown Procurement Contracts at:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/068.nsf/eng/00005.html.

1.8 Funding
All proposals must be priced in Canadian dollars. Canada reserves the right to modify project funding.
The table below identifies project funding parameters for each Component. Proposals should not exceed
the parameters identified for funding.

Component Performance period
(from initiation to closeout)
Funding/Resulting Maximum Contract
Value (applicable taxes excluded)

1a - Conceive

≤ 6 months

≤ CAD 250K

1b - Design

≤ 12 months

≤ CAD 1.5M

2 - Build

Determined at the time of Contract
negotiations.

≤ CAD 5M

3 - Test Drive

Determined at the time of Contract
negotiations.

Determined at the time of Contract
negotiations.

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1.9 Annexes and Attachment
The following annexes and attachments form part of the Call for Proposals:
 ANNEX 1 – EVALUATION CRITERIA
 ANNEX 2 - ADVANCEMENT ALONG THE COMPETITIVE PROJECTS INNOVATION CONTINUUM

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PART 2 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS
2.1 Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions
Term (used in this document) Term (2003 Standard Instructions)
Call for Proposals (CFP) Solicitation or Bid Solicitation
Proposal Bid or Offer

All instructions, clauses and conditions identified in the CFP solicitation by number, date and title are set
out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual (Archived - Standard Acquisition Clauses
and Conditions Manual | CanadaBuys) issued by PWGSC. In the search feature, insert the Condition
number that applies.

The Offerors who submit a proposal agree to be bound by the instructions, clauses and conditions of the
CFP solicitation and accept the clauses and conditions of the resulting contract.

The  2003 (2023-06-08) - Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements are
incorporated by reference into and form part of the CFP, and are amended as follows:

(a) Section 05, Submission of Bids, subsection 2(d):

Delete: In its entirety.

(b) Section 05, Submission of Bids, subsection 4:

Delete:  Bids will remain open for acceptance for a period of not less than 60 days from the
closing date of the bid solicitation, unless specified otherwise in the bid solicitation.

Insert: Proposal Validity Period and Pre-Qualification Period
During the evaluation period, proposals will remain open for acceptance for a period of not less
than 180 days from the Challenge closing date. Upon pre-qualification of a proposal, the
proposal will remain open for acceptance for a period of twelve (12) months (“Pre-Qualification
Period”) from the date of Pre-Qualification. Once the Pre-Qualification Period ends, a proposal is
no longer eligible for Contract award.  Canada reserves the right to modify the Pre-Qualification
Period at any time for any reason. An Offeror may withdraw their proposal by providing written
notice to the Contracting Authority.
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(c) Delete the following sections in their entirety:

Section 06 Late Bids
Section 07 Delayed Bids
Section 08 Transmission by facsimile or by Canada Post Corporation's (CPC) Connect service

(d) Section 14, Price Justification:

Delete: In the event that the Offeror's bid is the sole responsive bid received, the Offeror must
provide, on Canada's request, one or more of the following price justification:

Insert: For all Pre-Qualified Proposals eligible for Contract award, the Offeror must provide, on
Canada’s request, one or more of the following price justification:
2.2 Enquiries – Proposal Solicitation
All questions and answers, amendments, and updates can be accessed through the Bidding Details tab of
the CanadaBuys tender opportunity.
All enquiries must be submitted to the following email address: paidees.apideas@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Enquiries must be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days before the Challenge event closing date.
Enquiries received after that deadline may not be answered.

The Offerors should reference as accurately as possible the numbered item of the Solicitation
Documents to which the enquiry relates. Care should be taken by Offerors to explain each question in
sufficient detail  to enable Canada to provide an accurate answer. Technical enquiries that are of a
"proprietary" nature must be clearly marked "proprietary" at each relevant item. Items identified as
proprietary will be treated as such except where Canada determines that the enquiry is not of a
proprietary nature. Canada may edit the questions or may request that the Offeror do so, so that the
proprietary nature of the question is eliminated, and the enquiry can be answered with copies to all
Offerors. Enquiries not submitted in a form that can be distributed to all Offerors may not be answered
by Canada.

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2.3 Contracting Authority
The Contracting Authority for this CFP is:
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch
Research and Development Procurement Directorate (RDPD)
Innovation Program Intake and Evaluation Division
E-mail address: paidees.apideas@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
2.4 Applicable Laws
Any resulting contract must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties
determined, by the laws in force in Ontario, Canada.
Offerors may, at their discretion, substitute the applicable laws of a Canadian province or territory of their
choice at the time of the Contract award process.
2.5 Public Announcements
In order to coordinate any public announcements pertaining to any resulting contract, as a courtesy,
successful Offerors are strongly suggested, but not required, to notify the Contracting Authority fifteen
(15) business days prior to their intention to make public an announcement related to the
recommendation of a contract award, or any information related to the contract. This notice will provide
sufficient time for the Government of Canada to coordinate a potential joint announcement with the
successful Offerors. All public announcements shall acknowledge Canada’s contribution.
2.6 Certifications
Compliance with the certifications provided by the Contractor in its bid is a condition of the Contract and
subject to verification by Canada during the term of the Contract. If the Contractor does not comply with
any certification or it is determined that any certification made by the Contractor in its bid is untrue,
whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada has the right, pursuant to the default provision of the
Contract, to terminate the Contract for default.
2.7 Program Surveys
As a condition of the Program, the Contractor must respond to short surveys from the IDEaS Program
for up to two years following project completion. Survey results will report into IDEaS Program
performance measurement indicators. This obligation carries out the expiry of the Contract until
completed, or until Contractor ceases to exist.

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2.8 Bid Challenge and Resource Mechanisms
(a) Several mechanisms are available to potential Offerors to challenge aspects of the
procurement process up to and including the contract award;

(b) Canada encourages Offerors to first bring forward any concerns they may have,
to the attention of the Contracting Authority;

The CanadaBuys website 4, under the heading “Following up on a bid” 5,
contains information on potential recourse mechanisms.

(c) Offerors should be made aware of strict deadlines for submitting complaints, and be aware of
the variable timeline depending on the complaint.
2.9 Technical Difficulties of Bid Transmission
When an Offeror has begun transmission of its bid through the electronic submission method (Defence
Innovation Portal) in advance of the Challenge closing date and time, but due to technical difficulties,
Canada was unable to receive or decode the entirety of the bid by the deadline, Canada may nonetheless,
accept the entirety of the bid received after the Challenge closing date and time, provided that the Offeror
can demonstrate the following:
i. The Offeror contacted Contracting Authority in advance of the Challenge closing date and time to
attempt to resolve its technical difficulties; OR
ii. The electronic properties of the Proposal documentation clearly indicate that all components of
the proposal were prepared in advance of the proposal solicitation closing date and time.

4 https://canadabuys.canada.ca/
5 Following up on a bid | CanadaBuys
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PART 3 – PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Who May Apply

This CFP is open to individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial/territorial or municipal
government organizations, and all industry. This CFP is not open to Crown corporations. A Crown
Department can serve as a subcontractor for an Offeror.
3.1.1 Contracting with Public Servants
Before any public servant accepts a contract from the Crown, Section 121(1)(c) of the Criminal Code
requires that the "consent in writing of the head of the branch of government that employs them or of
which they are an official be obtained by the Employee".
3.2 Proposal Preparation - Up to Protected B
3.2.1 Proposals must be submitted through the Defence Innovation Portal (DIP) (see section 3.3)
by the date, time and place indicated in the tender notice published on CanadaBuys. Each
Challenge has its individual submission form. Proposals must be submitted directly to the
appropriate Challenge.
3.2.2 The Offeror’s response in the Challenge Electronic Proposal Form (composed of the
Technical and the Financial Proposals) will constitute the Offeror’s proposal in its entirety.
Proposals submitted in alternate format will not be accepted.
3.2.3 Due to the nature of this CFP, proposals transmitted by facsimile, email, or paper to PWGSC
or DND will not be accepted.
3.2.4 All proposals submitted will be bound by the same terms, conditions and limitations.
3.2.5 The Offerors are solely responsible for ensuring their proposal is received on time by the
Challenge closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted by the DIP. Late
submissions may be accepted by email if the Offeror has experienced technical difficulties
and followed the required process as per section 2.9 Technical Difficulties of Bid Submission.
3.2.6 Additional attachments or documentation (technical drawings, CVs, diagrams, etc.), unless
otherwise requested, must not be submitted, and will not constitute part of the Offeror’s
proposal.
If the work details include references to documents critical for understanding the basis of
the work, the Challenge Electronic Proposal Form allows for Offerors to include references.
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In order for Canada to leverage this information, the documents must be available through
open-source means.
3.2.7 Classified proposals will not be accepted for this CFP.
3.2.8 Proposals that include human subjects, human tissues, laboratory animals, or animal tissues
must not proceed without prior approval of the Offeror’s appropriate Human Subjects
Research Ethics Committee or the Institutional Animal Care Committee and must not be
conducted in contravention of the respective Committee’s conditions of approval.
3.3 How to Apply
3.3.1 Register for the Defence Innovation Portal.
a. Once the registration request has been submitted, Innovators will receive an email
notification indicating that their registration is under review.
b. Once the registration request is approved, Innovators will receive their log in
credentials.
c. Innovators are encouraged to initiate the registration process as soon as possible.
Registration requests received within 48 hours of the Challenge close date and time
may not be actioned.
3.3.2 Log in to the Defence Innovation Portal and select the Challenge of interest.
3.3.3 Click Apply Now and begin drafting a proposal in response to the Challenge.
3.3.4 The proposal(s) can be saved as a draft. Once submitted, it is considered final and cannot
be edited.
3.3.5 To replace a submitted proposal, select the Challenge of interest, click Apply Now and
select “Replacement submission” from the drop-down list. In the text box, enter the
reference number of the proposal that is to be replaced. This reference number is
provided in the submission confirmation email (e.g. CP6-6XXXX).
NOTE: Registrants can edit draft(s) and view submitted proposal(s) by clicking on the “Proposals”
tab at the top of their screen, once they log in to the Defence Innovation Portal.

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3.4 Multiple Proposals (“Alternative bid”)
The Offerors can apply several times for the same Challenge. Each proposal must stand-alone, meaning it
is not dependent on another proposal, and the proposals are distinguishable from one another (unique
solutions, product, etc.).
3.5 Technical Proposal
3.5.1 The Offerors responses submitted within the Challenge Electronic Proposal Form will form
the basis for the Statement of Work (SOW) for Component 1a and 1b, to be finalized during
contract negotiations. However, under Component 2 and 3, the Offeror’s technical proposal
will only be referenced during the SOW development at the contract negotiation phase.
3.5.2 The

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

True North Precision - Low Cost Drones With Laser Ranging

Précision hors pair - Drones peu coûteux avec télémétrie au laser

CFP6 -CH12-True North Precision-Low Cost Drones With Laser Ranging.pdf

AP6 Défi 12 - Précision hors pair-drones peu coûteux avec télémétrie au laser .pdf

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W7714-248676 Appel de propositions 006 IDEeS - Modification 2.pdf

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Unmanned aerial vehicle

Network service equipment

Aerial cameras

Infrared camera

Electrical and electronic engineering

Software or hardware engineering

Military services and national defense

Military science and research

Ministère des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux (SPAC)

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
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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/
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Maximum Funding and Performance Period

Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge.

The individual maximum contract funding available under Component 1a (TRL 1 to 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 and 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 to 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.
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Challenge Details

Challenge Title: W7714-248676/012 - True north precision: Low cost drones with laser ranging

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking innovative solutions for cost-effective uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to provide accurate range and target cueing information to support indirect fire missions and battlefield awareness. Current systems either lack the precision and resilience required for use in contested electromagnetic environments or are prohibitively expensive for widespread deployment.

This challenge is being supported by the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS).

Background and Operational Context

Modern battlefield environments present significant challenges for tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, particularly at the platoon and company levels. While advanced ISR platforms offer exceptional performance, their high cost, export restrictions, and sustainment complexity limit their scalability and accessibility for frontline units. Conversely, small commercial drones, though affordable and widely available, lack the geolocation precision required to support sensor-to-shooter integration and effective fire mission coordination.

Canadian and allied forces currently rely on a polarized mix of ISR capabilities: low-cost quadcopters for short-range reconnaissance and high-end Class 2 systems for more complex missions. This polarization has created a capability gap in the mid-tier range, specifically, the absence of affordable, durable ISR drones that can deliver precise rangefinding and target cueing under contested electromagnetic conditions.

To address this gap, there is a need for compact, low-power, and ruggedized rangefinding or target-designation payloads that can be integrated into small ISR drones.

The initial operational focus is on supporting mortar and artillery observers by providing accurate range and geolocation data to improve calls for fire, enabling observers to operate from protected positions. Once validated, the system could be scaled to support mounted reconnaissance teams, partner force augmentation, and networked fires coordination across combined arms teams.

Validation, Refinement, and User Engagement Activities

As part of this Challenge, structured user engagement and iterative capability development activities will be integrated into the contract period to support solution maturation and ensure alignment with CAF operational needs.

A mid point Capability Validation and Refinement Activity is expected to be scheduled approximately three to four months after contract award. This activity will be conducted over several consecutive days and will bring together all participating innovators to assess progress achieved to that point through hands on testing.

The Capability Validation and Refinement Activity is intended to enable iterative, collaborative engagement between innovators and CAF end users. During this period, innovators will have the opportunity to test and present their evolving solutions, receive direct operational feedback, and make adjustments or refinements in response. Follow on testing and exchanges during the same activity window will allow innovators to validate refinements and engage in further technical and operational discussions, helping to inform priorities for the next development sprint.

At the conclusion of the contract period, a Final Capability Assessment Activity will be conducted and DND/CAF will provide feedback.  This activity will assess the overall maturity, performance, and operational relevance of proposed solutions against the Challenge outcomes.

The timing, location, and detailed format of all activities will be communicated at a later date.

As there are a variety of strategies and methods that could be proposed for meeting this challenge, DND/CAF is providing some guidance to innovators based on the current state of this capability domain and experiences with similar projects: (Typical Budgets are Approximate)

Examples of Proposal Activities:
Integration of Technologies onto Existing UAS Platforms	$100,000.00
Mid-Point Capability Validation 			     	                $20,000.00
Development and Refinement of UAS Technologies 		$160,000.00
Assessment Activity of Capabilities				                $20,000.00
Total for all Proposal Activities 					                $300,000.00

Essential Outcomes

Proposed solutions must demonstrate the following:

•	EO1- Precision Rangefinding :	±2 m range accuracy at 1 km to a vehicle-sized target (10 figure Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)). Continuous range updates for targets moving up to 10 m/s with = 1 s latency and = 2 m positional error at 1 km.

•	EO2- Platform Performance: Must fall within operational radius of 3 - 4 km (Line of Sight (LOS) or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) with waiver); = 30 minutes endurance under standard conditions.

•	EO3- Resilience & Navigation: Maintain rangefinding/geolocation capability during Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) degradation; provide a fallback navigation (e.g., visual odometry, inertial fusion, Real-Time Kinematic correction).

•	EO4- Environmental & Operational Robustness: Operable at 0oC and above. Maintain functionality in sustained/gusting winds up to 10 m/s. Demonstrate performance of target acquisition in presence of dust/smoke/obscurants (e.g. MIL-STD-810 Method 510.5 compliance).

•	EO5- Data Handling & Safety: Class 1 eye-safe laser operation for rangefinder and information handling compliant with ITSP.10.171 .

•	EO6- Size: Integrated system including drone and sensor payload must not weigh more than 25kg

•	EO7- Operational Testing : A prototype of the innovative solution will be ready for a final capability assessment activity to be held in May 2027

Desired Outcomes

Proposed solutions should include capabilities and considerations such as, but not limited to, the following:

•	DO1- Target Designation: STANAG 3733 compliant; up to Class 4 laser designation capability.

•	DO2- Advanced Rangefinding: ±1 m accuracy at 1 km on human-sized targets. Continuous range updates for targets moving up to 10 m/s with = 1 s latency and = 2 m positional error at 1 km.

•	DO3- Environmental & Operational Robustness: Operable at -20 °C and above. Maintain functionality in sustained/gusting winds up to 15 m/s. Demonstrate performance in dust/smoke/obscurants – MIL-STD-810 Method 510.5. Operate in precipitation of 4mm/m2/hr.

•	DO4- Sensor-to-Shooter Integration: Real-time telemetry and integration with ATAK based ground control systems. STANAG 4586 for independent                control of payload and 4609 for Full Motion Video (FMV) data. Impact adjustment feature for fires.

•	DO5- High-Speed Target Tracking: Track targets moving up to 20 m/s with predictive smoothing and automatic track handoff to ground C2 systems.

•	DO6- Modular Payload Design: The platform is designed with a modular payload bay to allow replacement of sensors or batteries without structural modification.

•	DO7- Autonomous Navigation: Autonomous or semi-autonomous (e.g. waypoint navigation) operation in GNSS-denied environments using multiple alternative navigation methods (e.g., visual odometry, inertial fusion). Front facing automated obstacle avoidance.

•	DO8- Origin: The countries of origin for critical systems, including data transmission devices, flight controllers, software and onboard computers are clearly identified.

•	DO9- EM Resilience: Fibre optic wire or alternate non-Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum means of control and data transfer from Ground Control Station (GCS) to air vehicle. Remote extension of GCS transmitter from operator.

Le présent avis de défi est publié dans le cadre de l’appel de propositions (AP) 006 (W7714-248676/A) du programme Innovation pour la défense, l’excellence et la sécurité (IDEeS).

Référence des documents d'appel d'offres: Voir la section « Détails de l’offre ».

*Pour plus d'informations générales sur le Programme IDEeS, consultez: https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/programmes/idees-defense.html
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Ce défi est ouvert à la soumission de propositions pour la composante 1a, la composante 1b et la composante 2. La solution que vous proposez pour ce défi doit se situer entre 1 et 9 sur l'échelle des niveaux de maturité technologique (NMT)

Étapes à suivre :
Étape 1 : lisez ce défi
Étape 2 : lisez l’appel de propositions : Voir la section « Détails de l’offre ».
Étape 3 : proposez votre solution ici : https://defence-innovation-portal.my.site.com/
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Financement maximal et période d’exécution

Ce défi pourrait donner lieu à de multiples contrats.

Le financement contractuel maximal individuel offert dans le cadre de la composante 1a (NMT 1 à 3) est de 250 000 $CAN (excluant les taxes applicables) pour une période d’exécution maximale de 6 mois.
Le financement contractuel maximal individuel offert dans le cadre de la composante 1b (NMT 4 et 5) est de 1 500 000 $CAN (excluant les taxes applicables) pour une période d’exécution maximale de 12 mois.
Le financement contractuel maximal individuel offert dans le cadre de la composante 2 (NMT 6 à 9) est de 5 000 000 $CAN (excluant les taxes applicables). La période d’exécution seront déterminés au moment de négocier le contrat.
Le financement contractuel maximal individuel et la période d’exécution maximale offert dans le cadre de la composante 3 sera déterminés par le Canada au moment de négocier le contrat.
Le fait de divulguer l’estimation du financement disponible n’engage aucunement le Canada à payer cette somme.
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Détails du défi

Titre du défi : W7714-248676/012 - Précision hors pair : drones peu coûteux avec télémétrie au laser

Le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) et les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) recherchent des solutions novatrices pour faire l’acquisition de systèmes d’aéronef sans équipage (UAS) économiques, qui fourniront des données exactes de télémétrie et de ciblage pour appuyer les missions de tir indirect et la connaissance du champ de bataille. Les systèmes actuels n’offrent pas la précision et la résilience nécessaires pour une utilisation dans des environnements électromagnétiques contestés ou sont trop dispendieux pour un déploiement à grande échelle.

Ce défi bénéficie du soutien du Bureau de recherche, d’ingénierie et de leadership avancés en matière d’innovation et de science (BOREALIS).

Historique et contexte opérationnel

Les environnements de champs de bataille modernes présentent des défis importants pour les opérations tactiques de renseignement, de surveillance et de reconnaissance (RSR), en particulier au niveau du peloton et de la compagnie. Bien que les plateformes de RSR avancées offrent un rendement exceptionnel, leur coût élevé, les restrictions relatives à leur exportation et la complexité de leur maintien en puissance limitent l'ampleur de leur utilisation et leur accessibilité pour les unités de première ligne. À l’inverse, les petits drones commerciaux, bien qu'abordables et largement disponibles, n’ont pas la précision de géolocalisation nécessaire pour soutenir l’intégration capteur-tireur et la coordination efficace des missions de tir.
Les forces canadiennes et alliées s’appuient actuellement sur un mélange polarisé de capacités de RSR : des drones quadricoptères à faible coût pour la reconnaissance à courte portée et des systèmes haut de gamme de classe 2 pour des missions plus complexes. Cette polarisation a créé une lacune de capacité dans le tiers intermédiaire, plus précisément l’absence de drones RSR abordables et durables qui peuvent fournir de la télémétrie précise et du repérage de cibles dans des conditions électromagnétiques contestées.

Pour combler cette lacune, il est nécessaire de disposer de charges utiles compactes, à faible puissance et renforcées ayant des capacités de télémétrie et de désignation de cibles, pouvant être intégrées dans de petits drones RSR.

L’objectif opérationnel initial est de soutenir les observateurs des tirs de mortier et d’artillerie en leur fournissant des données précises de télémétrie et de géolocalisation afin d’améliorer les demandes de tir, ce qui permet aux observateurs d’opérer à partir de positions protégées. Une fois validé, le système pourrait être adapté pour soutenir les équipes de reconnaissance montées, l’augmentation des forces partenaires et la coordination en réseau des tirs entre les équipes interarmées.

Activités de validation, d’amélioration et de mobilisation des utilisateurs

Dans le cadre de ce défi, des activités structurées de mobilisation des utilisateurs et de développement itératif des capacités seront intégrées à la période du contrat afin d’appuyer l'atteinte de la maturité de la solution et d’assurer l’harmonisation avec les besoins opérationnels des FAC.
Une activité de validation et d’amélioration de la capacité à mi-parcours devrait être prévue environ trois ou quatre mois après l’attribution du contrat. Cette activité s’échelonnera sur plusieurs jours consécutifs et réunira tous les innovateurs participants pour évaluer les progrès réalisés à ce moment-là au moyen d'essais pratiques.

L’activité de validation et d’amélioration de la capacité vise à permettre une mobilisation itérative et collaborative entre les innovateurs et les utilisateurs finaux des FAC. Au cours de cette période, les innovateurs auront l’occasion de mettre à l’essai et de présenter leurs solutions en évolution, de recevoir une rétroaction opérationnelle directe et d’apporter des ajustements ou des améliorations. Les essais et les échanges subséquents au cours de la même période d’activité permettront aux innovateurs de valider les améliorations et de participer à d’autres discussions techniques et opérationnelles, contribuant ainsi à éclairer les priorités pour le prochain sprint de développement.

Au terme de la période du contrat, une activité d’évaluation finale de la capacité sera menée, et le MDN/FAC fournira une rétroaction. Cette activité visera à évaluer le degré global de la maturité, le rendement et de la pertinence opérationnelle des solutions proposées par rapport aux résultats du Défi.
Le calendrier, l’emplacement et la description de l’ensemble des activités seront communiqués à une date ultérieure.

Étant donné qu’il existe diverses stratégies et méthodes pouvant être proposées pour relever ce défi, le MDN/FAC fournit certaines orientations aux innovateurs en s’appuyant sur l’état actuel du domaine de capacité et sur l’expérience acquise dans le cadre de projets similaires : (Budgets typiques approximatifs)

Exemples d’activités pouvant être proposées :
Intégration de technologies sur des plateformes UAS existantes	100,000.00$
Exercice de validation de la capacité à mi parcours			        20,000.00$
Développement et perfectionnement des technologies UAS		160,000.00$
Activité d’évaluation des capacités					                        20,000.00$
Total pour toutes activités proposées 					                300,000.00$

Résultats essentiels

Les solutions proposées doivent démontrer les éléments suivants :

•	RE1- Précision de la télémétrie : Précision de la télémétrie de ±2 m à une distance de 1 km pour une cible de la taille d’un véhicule (système de référence de grille militaire (SRGM) à 10 chiffres). Mise à jour continue de la télémétrie pour les cibles en mouvement jusqu’à 10 m/s avec une latence inférieure ou égale à 1 s et une erreur de position inférieure ou égale à 2 m à une distance de 1 km.

•	RE2- Rendement de la plateforme :À l'intérieur d'un rayon opérationnel de 3 à 4 km (portée optique [LOS] ou au-delà de la portée optique [BVLOS], avec dérogation); Autonomie supérieure ou égale à 30 minutes dans des conditions normales.

•	RE3- Résilience et navigation : Maintien de la capacité de télémétrie et de géolocalisation en cas de dégradation du système mondial de navigation par satellite (GNSS); doté d'une navigation de secours (p. ex., odométrie visuelle, fusion inertielle, correction cinématique en temps réel).

•	RE4- Robustesse environnementale et opérationnelle :  Fonctionnel à des températures de 0o C et plus. Fonctionne dans des vents soutenus ou des rafales pouvant atteindre jusqu’à 10 m/s. Démontre la capacité d’acquisition de cibles dans des environnements poussiéreux, enfumés ou obscurcis (p. ex. conformité à la norme MIL-STD-810, méthode 510.5).

•	RE5- Sécurité et traitement des données : Utilisation d’un laser à sécurité oculaire de classe 1 pour la télémétrie et le traitement des informations conforme à l’ITSP.10.171.

•	RE6- Taille : Le système intégré, y compris le drone et la charge utile du capteur, ne doit pas peser plus de 25 kg.

•	RE7- Tests opérationnels : Un prototype de la solution innovante sera prêt pour une activité finale d’évaluation de la capacité, laquelle se tiendra en mai 2027.

Résultats souhaités

Les solutions proposées doivent comprendre des capacités et des considérations notamment les suivantes, sans s’y limiter :

•	RS1- Désignation de cible : Conforme au STANAG 3733; Capacité de désignation laser de jusqu’à classe 4.

•	RS2- Télémétrie avancée : Précision de ±1 m à une distance de 1 km sur des cibles de taille humaine. Mise à jour continue de la télémétrie pour les cibles en mouvement jusqu’à 10 m/s avec une latence inférieure ou égale à 1 s et une erreur de position inférieure ou égale à 2 m à une distance de 1 km.

•	RS3- Robustesse environnementale et opérationnelle: Opérationnel à des températures de -20 °C et plus. Maintien du fonctionnement dans des vents soutenus ou avec rafales jusqu’à 15 m/s. Démontre un rendement en présence de poussière, de fumée ou d’obscurcissants – MIL-STD-810, méthode 510.5. Fonctionne dans des précipitations de 4 mm/m2/h.

•	RS4- Intégration du capteur au tireur :	Télémétrie en temps réel et intégration avec les systèmes de contrôle au sol basés sur ATAK. STANAG 4586 pour le contrôle indépendant de la charge utile et 4609 pour les données vidéo plein mouvement (FMV). Fonction de réglage des impacts pour les tirs.

•	RS5- Poursuite de cibles à haute vitesse :Suivi de cibles se déplaçant jusqu’à 20 m/s avec lissage prédictif et transfert automatique de la piste aux systèmes C2 au sol.

•	RS6- Conception modulaire de la charge utile: La plateforme intègre une baie de charge utile modulaire facilitant le remplacement des capteurs ou des batteries sans modification de la structure.

•	RS7- Navigation autonome : Fonctionnement autonome ou semi-autonome (p. ex., navigation au point de cheminement) dans des environnements sans GNSS à l’aide de multiples méthodes de navigation différentes (p. ex., odométrie visuelle, fusion inertielle). Fonction automatisée d’évitement d’obstacles à l’avant.

•	RS8- Origine : Les systèmes essentiels, y compris les dispositifs de transmission de données, les contrôleurs de vol, les logiciels et les ordinateurs de bord, sont clairement identifiés.

•	RS9- Résilience électromagnétique : Fil à fibre optique ou autre moyen de contrôle et de transfert de données non électromagnétique (EM) du poste de commande au sol (PCS) vers le véhicule aérien. Extension à distance de l’émetteur PCS par l’opérateur.


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