Summary
The Defence Investment Agency (DIA), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), is inviting Canadian suppliers to qualify for the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace through a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA). This Supply Arrangement establishes a pre-qualified supplier pool covering uncrewed and autonomous systems (UxS), counter-UxS capabilities, communications and data systems, engineering and integration services, testing and training, and innovation and experimentation activities. The DDI Marketplace is designed to give Canada rapid access to emerging technologies and operational capabilities through a flexible, streamlined procurement process, with an industry engagement event scheduled for July 30, 2026 and the first-round submission deadline on 14 August 2026.