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
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
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
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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None
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, Quebec, 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, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9Canada
Bidding details
| 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 |