RFI for MSFP Platform

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: 

Amendment 003

Amendment 003 to the RFI answers bidders' questions.

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Amendment 002

Amendment 002 to the RFI changes the closing date.

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Amendment 001

Amendment 001 to the RFI changes the closing date and provides information about the upcoming webinar.

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Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and collaborative effort of the National Research Council (NRC), is considering the development of a novel microfluidic actuation method. The MicroFluidic Sample Preparation (MFSP) system is intended to perform automated extraction of macromolecules from different sample specimens, and produce clean, concentrated samples that are suitable for on-board / in-situ analysis. The equipment will be deployed on the International Space Station (ISS) to support the identification, characterization and mitigation of risks to humans in space. The MFSP supports Canada’s continued commitment to the ISS and contributes to the enhancement of Canada’s return on ISS investment.

The CSA is currently developing a space-medicine capability to support the crew on long duration missions. The CSA's long-term objective is to develop in parallel terrestrial and space applications. As part of this call for tenders, the CSA will launch MicroPrep; an innovative technology based on microfluidics and highly-anticipated by international partners to accelerate research aboard the International Space Station (ISS). MicroPrep will take advantage of existing and future instrumentation enabling a wider range of ISS research activities. MicroPrep technology is an integral part of the CSA's space-medicine strategy, and could be called upon to qualify for future space-faring projects such as the Lunar Gateway or longer duration missions to Mars. Therefore, the CSA would like to select a bidder whose business development plan includes the development of biomedical instruments.

The purpose of this Request for Information is to solicit information from Canadian organizations that will help PWGSC and the CSA to refine the capabilities of this system along with the procurement strategy. Respondents are invited to provide comments, concerns and where applicable, alternative recommendations from interested parties regarding how the requirements or objectives described in this RFI could be satisfied. Respondents are also invited to provide comments regarding the content, format and/or organization of any draft documents included in this RFI. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.

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.
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.