CanadaBuys #EN578-24ISC4/91

R&D for Transportable Optical Ground Station for LEO Satellite Links

The Government of Canada is seeking innovative research and development solutions for a transportable Optical Ground Station (OGS) to support high-bandwidth communications with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a modular, transportable Optical Ground Station - OGS must support high-bandwidth optical links (minimum 1 Gbps) with LEO satellites up to 1,000 km altitude - System must fit within a 20-foot ISO container and feature modular hardware architecture - Compatibility with multiple optical standards (CCSDS, SDA, ESTOL) - Operation in harsh Arctic conditions, including remote monitoring, autonomous operation, and rapid setup - Desired support for both quantum and classical communications, battery backup, and high data rates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on transportability, modularity, and rapid deployment - Must operate reliably in Arctic environments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to innovative solutions - Funding and Contract Structure: - Two-phase procurement with total funding up to CAD 2,000,000 - Estimated contract duration of 12 months - Issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program - Place of Performance: - Contracting office located at Place du Portage, Gatineau, QC, Canada

Description

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces seek innovative R&D solutions for a transportable Optical Ground Station capable of establishing high-bandwidth optical links with LEO satellites. The station must support optical links up to 1,000 km altitude with a minimum data rate of 1 Gbps, be transportable within a 20-foot ISO container, and operate in harsh Arctic conditions. Additional requirements include modular hardware, compatibility with multiple optical standards, remote monitoring, and autonomous operation. Funding is available in two phases with contracts up to CAD 2,000,000 and an estimated contract duration of 12 months.

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