NeMO Concept Study

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 Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is planning toplans to award a contract to determine the feasibility of a sub-surface ice sounder as a hosted payload on NASA’s Next Mars Orbiter (NeMO).

The activity has the following objectives:

- Starting from the initial concept provided by CSA and JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), define down to main sub-system level a NeMO-compatible payload meeting the observation requirements.
- Develop a science observation plan and operation concept compatible with NeMO capabilities.
- Develop a mission development plan for a launch in 2022, using as much as possible sub-systems with high Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
- Assess options for enhanced mission objectives and reuse of the payload for Earth Observation applications.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT

The proposed contract is for a six (6) months period and may be extended by a period of up to seven (7) months to perform optional work.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

There is no security requirement associated with this requirement. 

CANADIAN CONTENT

This requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian services.

TRADE AGREEMENTS

This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements as per the following dispositions:

- Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT):
Chapter 5, Annex 502.1A

- World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP):
Appendix I, Annex I

- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Chapter 10, Annex 1001.1a-1

- Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement
Annex Kbis-01, 1-1

- Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement 
Annex 1401.1-1

- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Annex 1401-1

CONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM

This procurement is not subjected to the Controlled Goods Program.

All specifications are detailed in the document entitled Request for Proposal (RFP).
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.