Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots Solicitation Number: 26-58110 Publication Date: October 23rd, 2026 Closing Date and Time: November 17th , 2026 14:00 EST Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario)

GSIN: N3685 Robotics Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The NRC’s Center for Drone Innovation (CDI), part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) is seeking to acquire two (2) medium-size, rugged, outdoor-capable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to serve as versatile research and development platforms.

The deliverables are required to be delivered by March 26th, 2027 Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility: This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected. Basis of selection: Highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Jessica Canas Senior Contracting Authority National Research Council 2620 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON L5K 1B4 Telephone: 437-431-2932 E-mail: Jessica.canas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

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