BEYOND LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) EXPLORATION MISSION CONTRIBUTION STUDY

NATURE OF REQUIREMENTS: The Space Exploration Development of the Canadian Space Agency is seeking bids from qualified suppliers in order to conduct a Mission Contribution Study for Beyond LEO Exploration. Requirement Development is part of the Space Exploration Development of the Canadian Space Agency. Through Requirement Development, Space Exploration Development 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. Science Definition, Science Maturation, Mission Contribution and Concept Studies are part of the Requirement Development activity. This requirement requests Mission Contribution Study (MCS) proposals in the following areas of space exploration: MCS 1 Advanced Crew Medical System (ACMS) MCS 2 Beyond LEO Relative Navigation System MCS 3 Deep-Space Exploration Robotics (DSXR) The complete description of the work to be completed under this requirement is in the Statement of Work provided in Annex “A” of the RFP. It is intended to result in the award of up to three (3) contracts, one for each category, for a period of six (6) months each commencing on the date of contract award. Interested bidders are required to submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in this RFP. In case of a discrepancy in the terms used in the English and French version of this solicitation, the English version will take precedence. CHANGES TO THE RFP Interested suppliers are strongly advised to subscribe to the Tender Notice Feed provided and explained above in order to keep track of all updates to this solicitation and ensure their bids meet with all updated requirements. A French version of the RFP will be made available upon request and the closing date will be extended consequently by the amount of time it takes to provide a translated document. Bids can be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French). The Canadian Space Agency is not subject to the trade agreements. Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.