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Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE-ICOS)

Solicitation number 9F063-20250304

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/02/27 14:00 EST

Last amendment date

Status Status Expired

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 as detailed in Annex A.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 18 month(s).

Trade agreements

  • No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process

Reason for limited tendering

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  • None

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Address

6767 Route de l'Aéroport

St. Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9
Canada
Contracting authority
R&D Procurement
Email
rdapprovisionnements-procurements@asc-csa.gc.ca
Address

6767 Route de l'Aéroport

St. Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9
Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
ACAN for MAGE-ICOS_20250304.pdf 001 EN 17 2026/02/12
PAC pour MAGE-ICOS_20250304.pdf 001 FR 2 2026/02/12
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Summary information

Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Longueuil
Region of opportunity
Canada
Contract duration
18 month(s)
Procurement method
Advance Contract Award Notice
Selection criteria
Not applicable
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