MINERVA Initiative – Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System

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*Please note that the ISC website will be available on *August 24, 2026* at 10:30am EST.* ***AMENDMENT 001 - An attachment has been added. THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDE DETAILS ON INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT.*** ***AMENDMENT 002 - 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: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/home Please refer to the Solicitation Documents Innovative Solutions Canada Program Call for Proposals – 004 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872 which contains the process for submitting a proposal. Here are a few things you need to know before you get started on your application to this challenge: 1. This challenge is only open to receive proposals for Phase 2 (prototype development) of our Challenge Stream. - Proposed solutions that fall within technology readiness level (TRL) 5 and 9 can be submitted to this challenge: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/isc-technology-readiness-level-scale 2. We recently made changes to the Challenge Stream; we have outlined the new parameters: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/challenges 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://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fised-isde.canada.ca%2Fsite%2Finnovative-solutions-canada%2Fen%2Fminerva-initiative-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-uncrewed-air-system%3FauHash%3D76wavnDLYdaCtPx-w8PhZ-4_02CdvDsgJ7sW7OU1qNc&data=05%7C02%7CMikael.Thivierge%40tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca%7Cca80e875849f4ea6d08a08defedb028a%7Ce0d54a3c7bbe4a649d46f9f84a41c833%7C0%7C0%7C639228414672811525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GO1izT6m4BRHjWTS%2FQXBo%2ByyMdHsKnTCz1KQsp10hNI%3D&reserved=0 Challenge title: MINERVA Initiative – Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Army (CA) requires an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) that is domestically produced, easy to operate and maintain, and adequately rugged to enable the Canadian soldier to successfully fight and survive on the future battlefield. Challenge sponsor: Department of National Defense (DND) Funding mechanism: Contract Opening date: August 24, 2026 Closing date: September 21, 2026, 14:00 Eastern time Challenge Problem statement The Canadian Army (CA) soldier will face an increasingly complex and dangerous battlespace in the future. A major element of complexity and danger is the proliferation of multi-spectral sensors and precision weapons that will limit the CA’s ability to conduct intelligence gathering, surveillance, and close reconnaissance without the risk of being targeted and attacked. The CA presently lacks a UAS capable of conducting short-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The CA seeks an innovative UAS capable of providing aerial day/night reconnaissance and surveillance. This innovation must be simple, durable, and highly survivable, providing soldiers with an effective capability for future conflicts that integrates seamlessly into operations while minimizing training and maintenance requirements, allowing soldiers to focus on their mission. Desired outcomes and considerations Essential (mandatory) outcomes The proposed solution must: 1. Be composed of an: a. Air vehicle: The airframe containing the onboard electronics,…

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