MINERVA Initiative – Uncrewed Aircraft System Deconfliction

Scope Summary

*Please note that the ISC website will be available on September 23, 2026 AMENDMENT 005 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge. AMENDMENT 004 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge. AMENDMENT 003 - An attachment has been added. The document is to extend the solicitation closing date from 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-18. The document also contains questions and answers related to the Challenge. AMENDMENT 002 - An attachment has been added. The document is to extend the solicitation closing date from 2026-10-21 to 2026-11-04. AMENDMENT 001 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge. This Challenge Notice is issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4). For general ISC information, Offerors can visit the ISC website at: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en Please refer to the Solicitation Documents Innovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals – 004 - Tender Notice | Canada Buys https://canadabuy

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (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 2026-11-18 · 4 days left 14:00 ET.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Fleet Licensing, Insurance & Dispatch Plan Mandatory
  Provide vehicle specifications/registrations, driver screening/licensing, route SLA coverage, and commercial auto liability insurance.
  Suggested Evidence: Fleet Roster, Operating Licenses & Insurance Certificate
• 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