The Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) agency is requesting industry feedback regarding the procurement of a solid-state laser based optical system, defined as a Laser Countermeasure System (LCS), designed to detect, track and engage small unmanned aerial vehicles by the means of a laser beam. A Request for Information has been issued, with the objectives being;
- To help support a potential Request For Proposal (RFP);
- To have a better understanding of the laser countermeasure systems market;
- To seek a cost estimate for the project;
- Provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry that will remain open until a formal RFP is released.
Reference Number: PW-QCL-042-17329
Solicitation Number: W7701-186805/A
Response deadline: 31 March, 2018
Issuing authority: Public Works and Government Services
