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Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Sensors RFI in Support of Land Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Modernization

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Published
January 8, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarCommercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and ComponentsQuebec

Full description

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding the modernization of Land Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This RFI focuses on four sensors that will be mounted on trailers towed by combat vehicles, which will enhance the operational effectiveness and situational awareness of the Canadian Army (CA).
The requirements for four types of sensors are:

a. Close Counter-Fire Sensor, Active.
b. Close Counter-Fire Sensor, Passive.
c. Close Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System Sensor.
d. Close Uncrewed Aircraft System.

There is no security requirement associated with this Request for Information. However, there may be security requirements associated with any resulting procurement processes. Additional information on the security requirements will be communicated on https://canadabuys.canada.ca as part of any upcoming competitive procurement processes.

Information may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Please submit your answers to this RFI by April 8th 2025.

Selection criteria

Not applicable

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Basic information

Reference
WS4961714310-Doc4965748889
Solicitation no.
WS4961714310
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Notice type
Request for Information
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 25000000 — Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components
Limited tendering reason
None

Delivery & regions

Province
Quebec
Regions of delivery
*Canada *National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
January 1, 2029 → December 1, 2029

Key dates

Published
January 8, 2025
Closes
December 31, 2026
Amendment no.
007
Amendment date
January 23, 2026

Contact

Contact
Leavitt, Tara (SPAC/PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5, Canada
End-user
Department of National Defence (DND)

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Les Entreprises Samson Enterprises Ltee
    2 contracts won· latest July 17, 2026
  2. 2
    PacLease Montréal Leasing
    1 contract won· latest June 1, 2026
    CAD $10M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Damera Defence Canada Corp.
    1 contract won· latest July 24, 2026
    CAD $10M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Cactus Ship Repair Inc.
    1 contract won· latest November 12, 2025
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    GERRY'S TRAILER SALES LTD.
    1 contract won· latest October 17, 2024
    CAD $1M
    total awarded

Les Entreprises Samson Enterprises Ltee is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Complete source record(31)
Title
Sensors RFI in Support of Land Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Modernization
Reference number
WS4961714310-Doc4965748889
Amendment number
007
Solicitation number
WS4961714310
Publication date
2025-01-08
Tender closing date
2026-12-31T15:00:00
Amendment date
2026-01-23
Expected contract start date
2029-01-01
Expected contract end date
2029-12-01
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*25131705 *25132100 *25132102 *41116400
Unspsc description
*Target or reconnaissance drones *Unmanned aerial vehicle *Military drone *Acceleration and vibration measuring instruments
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Information
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Limited tendering reason
None
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of delivery
*Canada *National Capital Region (NCR)
Contracting entity name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contracting entity address line
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
Quebec
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0S5
Contracting entity address country
Canada
End user entities name
Department of National Defence (DND)
End user entities address
101 Colonel By Dr,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A0K2,Canada
Contact info name
Leavitt, Tara (SPAC/PSPC)
Contact info email
tara.leavitt@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Notice u r l
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22091861?extsite=MjIwOTE4NjFfQU4wMTQ4NDA1MDk5Mg==
Tender description
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding the modernization of Land Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This RFI focuses on four sensors that will be mounted on trailers towed by combat vehicles, which will enhance the operational effectiveness and situational awareness of the Canadian Army (CA). The requirements for four types of sensors are: a. Close Counter-Fire Sensor, Active. b. Close Counter-Fire Sensor, Passive. c. Close Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System Sensor. d. Close Uncrewed Aircraft System. There is no security requirement associated with this Request for Information. However, there may be security requirements associated with any resulting procurement processes. Additional information on the security requirements will be communicated on https://canadabuys.canada.ca as part of any upcoming competitive procurement processes. Information may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Please submit your answers to this RFI by April 8th 2025.

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