NATURE OF REQUIREMENTS:
The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to support the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in advancing science and operational readiness for its participation in future international activities related to Moon and Mars exploration missions. Specifically, the desired output from this RFP is an operational concept for a future analogue mission that will be conducted by CSA and using mainly Exploration Surface Mobility (ESM) ground prototypes for surface mobility and associated peripheral elements.
Up to two contracts may be awarded from this RFP, addressing the following analogue mission scenarios:
- Mars Sample Return Scenario
- Lunar Prospecting Scenario
The complete description of the work to be completed under this requirement is provided in Annex “A” of the attached Request for Proposal.
Interested suppliers are required to submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in this RFP.
ENQUIRIES - BID SOLICITATION:
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. Bidders should reference as accurately as possible the numbered item of the bid solicitation to which the enquiry relates. Care should be taken by bidders to explain each question in sufficient detail in order to enable Canada to provide an accurate answer. Technical enquiries that are of a proprietary nature must be clearly marked "proprietary" at each relevant item. Items identified as "proprietary" will be treated as such except where Canada determines that the enquiry is not of a proprietary nature. Canada may edit the questions or may request that the Bidder do so, so that the proprietary nature of the question is eliminated, and the enquiry can be answered with copies to all bidders. Enquiries not submitted in a form that can be distributed to all bidders may not be answered by Canada.
A French version of the RFP will be made available upon request.
