ExCore Concept Studies

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Project Title

2013 CSA Exploration Core Concept Studies for Space Exploration

Description of Project

Requirement Development is part of the Exploration Core program of the Canadian Space Agency. Through Requirement Development, Exploration Core supports CSA's exploration planning activities and defines the science and technology developments most likely to be required in future space exploration missions of interest to Canada, and assesses potential contributions that Canada could make to such missions. Concept Studies are part of the Requirement Development activity

This requirement requests Concept Studies proposals in the following areas of space exploration and detailed in Appendix 4 and 5 of Annex A:

¢ Asteroid Rendezvous Sensor for the Asteroid Redirect Mission ¢ Deep Space Exploration Robotics

Period of Contracts

The Contracts will be for a period of eight (8) months each.

Actual Available Budget

The actual budget available for the two (2) Contracts resulting from the bid sollicitation is 800 000.00$ as detailed bellow, applicable Taxes are extra.

The budget available for each Priority Technology is as follows

Concept Study Title Number of Contracts Maximum funding per Contract Maximum funding Option CS1-Asteroid Rendezvous Sensor for the Asteroid Redirect Mission 1 Up to 300 000.00$ N/A CS2-Deep Space Exploration Robotics 1 Up to 300 000.00$ Up to 200 000.00$

Security Requirements

No security requirements apply to this requirement.

Trade Agreements

This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements.

Intellectual property

Ownership of Intellectual Property will vest with Canada.

Canadian Content

This requirement is limited to Canadian good and services.

Controlled Goods Program

This requirement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.

Location of Work

The majority of the work is expected to be performed at the Contractor's facilities. There may be a requirement to travel. The Contractor is encouraged to propose a methodology which will facilitate the completion of all the requirements of the work while minimizing the need to travel. Modern communications techniques (e-mail, fax, telephone, Internet, etc.) should be used to maintain a reasonable budget for the project. The location of meetings will be arranged between the Contractor and the Project Authority. The final project review meeting is likely being held at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA's main facilities) in Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

The contractor must have access to suitable facilities to host and/or join teleconferences and optionally video conferences of good quality as they will be used as main mode of communication.

All specifications are detailed in the document entitled Request for Proposal (RFP)

This PWGSC office provides acquisition services to the public in both official languages. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.