Concepts for Canadian Cislunar Space Mission Contributions

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

9F050-170097

Titel: Request for Information (RFI) Seeking Ideas for Future Canadian Contributions to Cislunar Space Mission Exploration Initiatives

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), is soliciting information under this Request for Information (RFI) to determine whether or not there are interested and available Canadian sources capable of providing the technologies, systems or products and services required for robotics and human space exploration identified in this solicitation. 

This document and the responses received are for information and planning purposes only. This RFI provides industry, academia and entrepreneurs the opportunity to submit conceptual ideas regarding potential Canadian contributions to future robotics and human space exploration initiatives in the cislunar vicinity including the Deep Space Gateway (DSG) and lunar surface exploration.

This RFI is seeking ideas for advanced and essential technologies or services that would facilitate and enable robotic and human exploration beyond LEO. The list of technology fields and operational necessities below are examples only and are not intended to constrain or limit the responses to this RFI.
• Avionics and Communications Systems
• Entry, Decent, and Landing Systems
• Environmental Control & Life Support Systems
• Ground Systems and Operations
• Human Factors and Habitability
• Human Health and Performance 
• In-Space Propulsion Technologies
• Launch Systems
• Lunar & Mars Surface Exploration Systems
• Materials, Structures and Mechanical Systems
• Micro & Nanotechnology
• Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology and Processing
• Navigation, Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking Systems
• Plant Growth/Food Production 
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Science Sensors, Systems and Instrumentation 
• Space Power and Energy Systems
• Thermal Control & Management Systems
• Other (Please Specify) 

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.