The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires under this Request for Proposals (RFP)/Statement of Work (SOW) professional services to train and develop a skilled workforce to operate systems and possible future payloads within the extreme environment plant production facility located at Gjoa Haven, in collaboration with CSA’s partners, namely, National Research Council Canada (NRC) and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC). The CSA is assessing innovative solutions to food production challenges that are common to astronauts and people on Earth living in Northern or remote environments. Developing capacity within the Gjoa Haven community for the long-term operation of the recently installed Naurvik Plant Production Facility is critical to its long-term success as both a local plant production facility and as a test-bed for future space systems. The Naurvik Food Production Initiative (NFPI) has the long-term aim to improve food security and stimulate the local economy in northern communities, which is in line with the vision of Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
