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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

APM 26-58005 Équipement de Test et de Mesure RF et Micro-ondes Haute Performance, Modification 1

Indigenous set-asideOther
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
June 26, 2026
Published
June 8, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarElectronic Components and SuppliesIndigenous set-aside

Full description

Amendment #1, 26-58005 High Performance RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment
This amendment extends the closing date to June 26th at 2pm EDT.
Only Indigenous Suppliers that have been invited, qualify to submit a bid.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Title: High Performance RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment
Solicitation Number: 26-58005
Publication Date: 08 June 2026

Trade Agreements: This procurement is set aside from all the trade agreements under the provision each has that permits the procurement to be set aside for Indigenous business.
Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Mirabel, Quebec Canada
GSIN: N5975 – Electrical Hardware and Supplies – 32130000 Electronic hardware and components parts and accessories.
Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
Tendering Procedure: Selective - This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Only Indigenous Suppliers that have been invited, qualify to submit a bid.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Description: The National Research Council of Canada’s – Aerospace Research Centre (NRC-AER) requires the supply of advanced RF and microwave test and measurement instruments to support research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the domain of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). These instruments will equip NRC’s specialized Radio Frequency – Electronic Warfare (RF EW) laboratory at the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) at the Centre for Drone Innovation (CDI) in Mirabel, Québec.
All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31st 2027.

Basis of selection: Lowest Price

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will award separate contracts for each item to the lowest-priced compliant Indigenous bidder.

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Procuring Office:
Katie Homuth | Senior Contracting Officer
Procurement and Contracting Services | Finance and Procurement Services Branch
National Research Council Canada | Government of Canada
343-549-4539| K••••••••@••••••••.••.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.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will send all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, to the Invited Bidders. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory

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Basic information

Reference
cb-510-81498608
Solicitation no.
26-58005
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 32000000 — Electronic Components and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
June 24, 2026 → December 18, 2026

Key dates

Published
June 8, 2026
Closes
June 26, 2026
Amendment no.
002

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(5)

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