AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by August 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. All bids submitted after 2:00 PM EDT will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) – Suffield Research Center (SRC) has an active research and development program that investigates novel robotic systems. A Task Authorization Contract is required to provide technical support in the design, construction, testing, and maintenance of hardware and software components of uncrewed ground and air vehicle / novel robotic systems. This contract will also provide technical support for the development and testing of countermeasures for these uncrewed/robotic systems. This procurement involves Phased Bid Evaluation, Secret Security Clearance, Controlled Goods Certification, Sole Canadian Content Procurement, and Canada to own Intellectual Property in Foreground Information.