MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction

Organization

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Closes

November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Category

services

Notice type

Request for Proposal

Delivery

Canada

Estimated value

Not stated

Reference

EN578-24ISC4/94

Trade agreements

None

Closing time as published by the source; time zone assumed: America/Toronto.

*Please note that the ISC website will be available on September 23, 2026* ***AMENDMENT 001 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge.*** ***AMENDMENT 002 - An attachment has been added. The document is to extend the solicitation closing date from 2026-10-21 to 2026-11-04.*** 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: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en 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. 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-aircraft-system-deconfliction Challenge title: MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) Funding Mechanism: Contract MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: $500,000.00 CAD Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge. Phase 2: - The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $500,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required. - The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 15 months (excluding submission of the final report). - Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 5 This disclosure is made in good faith and does not commit Canada to award any contract for the total approximate funding. Final decisions on the number of Phase 2 awards will be made by Canada on the basis of factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds. Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and to negotiate project scope changes. Note: Selected companies are eligible to receive one contract per phase per challenge. Travel: Travel to Suffield, Alberta for prototype demonstration. Kick-off Meeting: All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference. Progress Review Meeting(s): Any progress review meetings…

Source

CanadaBuys (Government of Canada) · Open Government Licence – Canada

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Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

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