Title
Fourier-Transform Spectrometer for Atmospheric Data Continuity and Improvement (FTS-ADCI)
Reference number
cb-744-33227842
Solicitation number
9F063-20260086
Publication date
2026-07-10
Tender closing date
2026-07-27T14:00:00
Unspsc
*60104300
*81141902
Unspsc description
*Astronomy
*Application or technology research and development service
Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Procurement method
Advance contract award notice
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Longueuil
Contracting entity name
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Contracting entity address line
6767 Route de l'Aéroport
Contracting entity address city
St-Hubert
Contracting entity address province
Québec
Contracting entity address postal code
J3Y 8Y9
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
R&D Procurement
Contact info email
rdapprovisionnements-procurements@asc-csa.gc.ca
Contact info address line
6767 Route de l'Aéroport
Contact info city
St-Hubert
Contact info province
Québec
Contact info postalcode
J3Y 8Y9
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100245/acan-for-fts-adci-pt4_-en_0.pdf
Tender description
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires specialized research and development services to advance space-based Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) through the FTS for Atmospheric Data Continuity and Improvement (FTS-ADCI). The Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment-FTS (ACE-FTS) successor – an FTS for FTS-ADCI would continue the critical long-term atmospheric records established by ACE-FTS onboard the SCISAT (Science Satellite) and improve detection limits for emerging atmospheric species, increase vertical (and temporal) resolution, and expand capabilities for novel measurements, including enhanced access to the lower troposphere.
The work will focus on maturing Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technology for observing planetary atmospheres via solar occultation, including:
• development and optimization of FTS-ADCI instrument as based on operational spaceflight FTS units;
• performance testing of the instrument such as spectral range and resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, field of view under laboratory conditions;
• performance characterization of atmospheric gas constituents relevant to air quality, atmospheric chemistry and climate change;
• optimization of instrument mass, volume and power consumption relative to heritage instruments such as ACE-FTS;
• delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware.
This ACAN is intended to disclose a series of procurement activities, evolving in accordance with the established Research and Development plan. This work may lead to several years of continued development in collaboration with the contractor to support the initiative, until the expected initiative is completed.
