Medium-Size Rugged Outdoor Ground Robots

Scope Summary

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

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "National Research Council of Canada (NRC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-11-17 · 3 days left 14:00 ET.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty Mandatory
  Confirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.
  Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions