NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
Title: High Performance RF and Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment
Solicitation Number: 26-58005
Publication Date: 08 June 2026
Trade Agreements: This procurement is set aside from all the trade agreements under the provision each has that permits the procurement to be set aside for Indigenous business.
Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Mirabel, Quebec Canada
GSIN: N5975 – Electrical Hardware and Supplies – 32130000 Electronic hardware and components parts and accessories.
Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
Tendering Procedure: Selective - This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Only Indigenous Suppliers that have been invited, qualify to submit a bid.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Description: The National Research Council of Canada’s – Aerospace Research Centre (NRC-AER) requires the supply of advanced RF and microwave test and measurement instruments to support research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the domain of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). These instruments will equip NRC’s specialized Radio Frequency – Electronic Warfare (RF EW) laboratory at the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory (DFAL) at the Centre for Drone Innovation (CDI) in Mirabel, Québec.
All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31st 2027.
Basis of selection: Lowest Price
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will award separate contracts for each item to the lowest-priced compliant Indigenous bidder.
Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Procuring Office:
Katie Homuth | Senior Contracting Officer
Procurement and Contracting Services | Finance and Procurement Services Branch
National Research Council Canada | Government of Canada
343-549-4539| Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
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Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory