Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Competitive Projects – Call for Proposals 004

UPDATESAugust 6, 2021Call for Proposal 004 is now closed. Please visit our Call for Proposal 005, now on SAP Ariba, via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/ad/viewRFX?id=10484646.November 16, 2020Attachment 2 has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Call for Proposals.--------------------------------------------------------OPEN CHALLENGES-----------------------------------------------------------INTRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT APPROACHPublic Works and Government Services Canada (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.This CFP will be published on an ongoing basis for PWGSC to post DND Challenges. Details related to each Challenge and their specific closing dates will be published on the Buy and Sell website, which will form part of this CFP solicitation.This CFP invites proposals for Component 1a only. It also addresses Component 1b for which proposals may be sought after the completion of Component 1a.Challenges issued under this CFP will be published on an ongoing basis and will be listed on this page. Details related to each Challenge will be published in separate Challenge notices. For each Challenge, proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time indicated on the tender notice page for that individual Challenge.All information related to the Program, Proposal Submission, Evaluation Procedures, Basis of Selection, Evaluation Criteria, Resulting Contract Clauses and Certifications and Additional Information are contained in the CFP solicitation document and its amendments and attachments.--------------------------------------------------------ENQUIRIESEnquiries regarding this Call for Proposals must be directed to:TPSGC.PAIDEES-APIDEAS.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.caFor more information on the IDEaS program, Bidders can visit the IDEaS website.--------------------------------------------------------CLOSED CHALLENGESBetter than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the WavesEssential Deliveries: Getting Vital Supplies to Troops Using Autonomous VehiclesNavigating your next chapter – The transition back to civilianKnot vulnerable - Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval VesselsMaking Data Make Sense: Real-time Data Analysis for Rapid Decision MakingIt’s not just noise – Innovative tools for acoustic sensor operatorsArmour Up! Modular Lightweight Armour for Land Vehicles