Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE ICOS)
Solicitation number 9F063-20250304 / Version 2
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/07/27 14:00 EDT
Description
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires specialized research and development services to advance the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE ICOS). The work will focus on maturing ICOS technology for in situ detection of methane on Mars, including:
• development and optimization of low pressure ICOS instrumentation;
• miniaturization of instrument mass and volume relative to commercial ICOS systems;
• environmental testing under simulated Martian atmospheric conditions (100–130 Torr);
• performance characterization at trace methane detection thresholds;
• delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware.
This ACAN is intended to disclose a series of procurement activities, evolving in accordance with the established Research and Development plan. This work may lead to several years of continued development in collaboration with the contractor to support the initiative, until the expected initiative is completed.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 18 month(s).
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
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Exclusive Rights
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
- Address
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6767 Route de l'Aéroport
St-Hubert, Québec, J3Y 8Y9Canada
- Contracting authority
- R&D Procurement
- Email
- rdapprovisionnements-procurements@asc-csa.gc.ca
- Address
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6767 Route de l'Aéroport
St-Hubert, Québec, J3Y 8Y9Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACAN for MAGE-ICOS_EN_Version2.pdf | 001 | EN | 8 | 2026/07/10 |
| PAC pour MAGE-ICOS_FR_Version2.pdf | 001 | FR | 4 | 2026/07/10 |