Mars 2020 System Contribution

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Project title

Phase 0 Studies on a Robotic Manipulator System (RMS) or High
Gain Communication System (HGCS) for the Rover of the NASA Mars
2020 Mission


Description

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec) is
seeking bids to conduct Phase 0 studies related to the potential
contribution by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) of a Robotic
Manipulator System or High Gain Communication System for the
Rover of the NASA Mars 2020 mission.


The Canadian Space Strategy seeks to define a bold vision for
Canada's future in Space, where:
·	Canadians, in a global partnership, work to harness the
potential of space to advance scientific and technical knowledge
of our world and the Universe beyond; and
       ·	Effective cooperation between government, industry and
research institutions in Canada allows 		Canadians to take their
place among the top creators and users of space products and
services in 	the world, and to take full advantage of the
benefits space has to offer.  The Phase 0 development 	focuses
on the identification of the technological and scientific needs
and on the mission analysis. 		As the initial phase in
payload/mission development, it provides an opportunity for
exploring truly 		innovative ideas. These studies are thus of
importance to the CSA in encouraging the growth and
		development of an internationally competitive Canadian space
community and the advancement 		of new ideas.

Up to two (2) contracts may be awarded.


Period of the Contract 
Maximum duration of nine (9) months from each contract award.

Actual Available Budget   

The actual budget available under this RFP is $470,000.00, (2 x
$235K) all applicable taxes extra.  

 Category	 Concept Title	 Maximum Funding
 1 	 Robotic Manipulator System	 $235,000
 2 	 High Gain Communication System 	 $235,000



Security Requirements
No security requirements apply to this project.


Code of Conduct and Certifications - Bid
Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related
information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard
Instructions 2003.

Former Public Servant
For services requirements, Bidders in receipt of a pension or a
lump sum payment must provide the required information as
detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.

Trade agreements
This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements  

Intellectual property
Ownership of Intellectual Property will vest with Canada

Canadian content
The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.