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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Innovative Solutions Canada Streamlined Solicitation of Offers

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
November 4, 2027
Published
November 4, 2026
Type
Services
Explore similarIndustrial Manufacturing and Processing Machinery and AccessoriesQuebec

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

SOLICITATION OF OFFERS EN578-26ISC2

REQUIREMENT:
The Innovative Solutions Canada Program is an R&D program aimed at procuring, testing and evaluating R&D, pre-commercialized goods and services.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and participating departments, to establish pools of innovative solutions from which Canada may select to address government operational needs, priorities and emerging requirements. Pools established under this CFP may be used by participating federal departments and agencies.

This CFP remains open on an ongoing basis and serves as the overarching solicitation under which PWGSC may issue individual Calls for Innovations (CFIs). Each CFI will identify a specific innovation opportunity and set out the applicable requirements, including the entry phase, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, technical evaluation criteria, estimated number of contracts, maximum contract value, contract duration, closing date and expected outcomes.

SOLICITATION PERIOD: From 2026-11-04 to 2027-11-04
Please refer to the solicitation documents for information related to offer preparation and submission instructions and other pertinent information.

CANADIAN CONTENT: This requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or services.

FUNDING MECHANISM: Contract

MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: To be published under each CFI.

QUESTIONS DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD:
Frequently asked questions, as well as on-going Bidder questions will be answered and may be published in an amendment to the Notice Document.

PERIOD FOR QUESTIONS
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority at: p••••••••@••••••••.••.ca no later than five calendar days before the Notice closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

Selection criteria

Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget

AI Summary

Ongoing call for innovative R&D solutions to create pools of pre‑commercialized goods and services for Canadian federal departments; open to Canadian suppliers, with contracts issued per individual innovation opportunities.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-127-51949973
Solicitation no.
EN578-26ISC2
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 23000000 — Industrial Manufacturing and Processing Machinery and Accessories

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada

Key dates

Published
November 4, 2026
Closes
November 4, 2027
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
M••••• P•••••••
Email
p••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Phone
(111) •••-••••
Address
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Documents

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Complete source record(32)
Title
Innovative Solutions Canada Streamlined Solicitation of Offers
Reference number
cb-127-51949973
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
EN578-26ISC2
Publication date
2026-11-04
Tender closing date
2027-11-04T14:00:00
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
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Unspsc description
*Robotics *Rapid prototyping machinery and accessories *Welding and soldering and brazing machinery and accessories and supplies *Submarine tenders *Marine craft systems and subassemblies *Civilian and commercial rotary wing aircraft *Target or reconnaissance drones *Reconnaissance or surveillance aircraft *Anti submarine aircraft *Unmanned aerial vehicle *Agricultural drone *Military drone *Law enforcement drone *Aerospace systems and components and equipment *Air to ground terrain following systems *Aircraft communication systems *Aircraft onboard defrosting or defogging systems *Industrial optics *Laboratory and scientific equipment *Transducers *Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments *Light and wave generating and measuring equipment *Manual test kits and quality controls and calibrators and standards *Medical diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine products *Components for information technology or broadcasting or telecommunications *System boards processors interfaces or modules *Computers *Fixed network equipment and components *Underwater communication system *Optical network devices *Network service equipment *Software *Procurement software *Audit software *Procedure management software *Content management software *Data management and query software *Educational or reference software *Industry specific software *Analytical or scientific software *Operating environment software *Security and protection software *Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software *Security surveillance and detection *Security or access control systems *Passenger air transportation *Aerodrome or airport or aviation facility operations service *Water transport vessel maintenance and repair services *Avionics design *System and system component administration services *Data services *Manufacturing technology research and development services *Product research and development service *Application or technology research and development service *Oceanography and hydrology *Enhanced telecommunications services *Medical science and research *Military services and national defense *Military science and research *Confinement surveillance systems maintenance or monitoring
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget
Trade agreements
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contracting entity address line
200 du Portage Prom
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
Québec
Contracting entity address postal code
J8X 4B7
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
M••••• P•••••••
Contact info email
p••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(111) •••-••••
Contact info address line
••• •• ••••••• ••••
Contact info city
••••••••
Contact info province
••••••
Contact info postalcode
••• •••
Contact info country
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Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111856/en578-26isc2---resulting-contract-clauses.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111856/en578-26isc2-en.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) SOLICITATION OF OFFERS EN578-26ISC2 REQUIREMENT: The Innovative Solutions Canada Program is an R&D program aimed at procuring, testing and evaluating R&D, pre-commercialized goods and services. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and participating departments, to establish pools of innovative solutions from which Canada may select to address government operational needs, priorities and emerging requirements. Pools established under this CFP may be used by participating federal departments and agencies. This CFP remains open on an ongoing basis and serves as the overarching solicitation under which PWGSC may issue individual Calls for Innovations (CFIs). Each CFI will identify a specific innovation opportunity and set out the applicable requirements, including the entry phase, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, technical evaluation criteria, estimated number of contracts, maximum contract value, contract duration, closing date and expected outcomes. SOLICITATION PERIOD: From 2026-11-04 to 2027-11-04 Please refer to the solicitation documents for information related to offer preparation and submission instructions and other pertinent information. CANADIAN CONTENT: This requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or services. FUNDING MECHANISM: Contract MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: To be published under each CFI. QUESTIONS DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD: Frequently asked questions, as well as on-going Bidder questions will be answered and may be published in an amendment to the Notice Document. PERIOD FOR QUESTIONS All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority at: p••••••••@••••••••.••.ca no later than five calendar days before the Notice closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

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