Weak magnetic anomaly detection for defence and security

Scope Summary

AMENDMENT 001 - An attachment has been added. The document contains questions and answers related to the Challenge. Please note that the ISC website will be available on October 30, 2026* 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://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 which contains the process for submitting a proposal. Steps to apply: Step 1: Read this challenge. Step 2: Read the Call for Proposals : https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 Step 3: Propose your solution here : https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/weak-magnetic-anomaly-detection-defence-and-security?auHash=1sFpxB6DzXI5S5IfIex1eysacfiS2cUIMVE1Eeit0EQ ISED is seeking a novel magnetometer (either quantum or classical or a combination thereof) that provides ad

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