Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) Architecture Studies

Solicitation number 9F055-20250131

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/04/07 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) Architectural Studies
    The Contractors must provide a team comprised of more than two organizations to perform a comprehensive Architecture Study within one of two designated capability areas
    o Mining & In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU);
    o Power Generation & Distribution.

    To complete the Architecture Studies, CSA is seeking organizations/individuals, preferably from the Space Power and ISRU domain, who have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to produce an assessment of a proposed power sub-architecture and In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) sub-architecture on the Moon’s surface. The architecture studies are sought to be comprehensive, with necessary technical details to assess a technology’s feasibility and inform future space exploration planning activities.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 10 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • 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:

    • None

    Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
    Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    Address

    6767 route de l’Aéroport

    St-Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Solinda Phan
    Phone
    (514) 339-3812
    Email
    solinda.phan@asc-csa.gc.ca
    Address

    410 Laurier Ave

    Ottawa, ON, K1R 1B7
    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. Access the Getting started page for details on how to bid, and more.

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Longueuil
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    10 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget