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RFI: Canadian Space Agency Seeks Input on Four Priority Space Technology Developments

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), part of the Government of Canada, is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape future procurements under its Space Technology Development Program (STDP). - Government Buyer: - Canadian Space Agency (CSA), R&D Team, Government of Canada - Priority Technologies (Products/Services Requested): - Lightweight athermal reflecting telescopes for CubeSats - Requirements: 5 km, validated for LEO - Readout electronics for large mosaic focal plane arrays - Requirements: Support for Teledyne-e2v CIS 301/302 CMOS detectors, multiple readout modes, low noise, modular design, for missions like CASTOR - Dual-frequency Ku-band (13.5 GHz and 17.25 GHz) transmit-receive modules for terrestrial snow mass missions - Requirements: Compact, high-performance modules for SAR antenna, quantities ranging from 32 to 100 units - Fourier transform spectrometers for atmospheric data continuity and improvement - Requirements: Field-deployable prototype, 750–4400 cm-1 spectral range, ≤0.02 cm-1 resolution, SNR ≥350, vertical resolution ≤1.5 km, robust for ground and balloon deployment - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Teledyne-e2v (for CIS 301/302 CMOS detectors) - Potential vendors: Canon Canada Inc., Darwin Carbon, Tiberium CNC, Dominant Information Solutions Canada (DISC), Stratotegic Inc., UptimAI s.r.o., Apex Space, Aro Labs Inc. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible for future RFPs; international organizations may participate as subcontractors - Collaboration with academia and student participation in R&D is encouraged - Each technology has specific technical readiness level (TRL), performance, and validation requirements - Estimated contract durations per technology: 12–24 months, with milestone reviews and possible extensions - Quantities: - 1 prototype each for telescope, readout electronics, and spectrometer - 32–100 units for transmit-receive modules - Estimated contract value per technology: - Telescope: up to $1M CAD - Readout electronics: up to $1M CAD - Transmit-receive modules: up to $2M CAD - Spectrometer: up to $1.6M CAD

Description

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the Canadian Space Sector of the Government of Canada's intention to consider future Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under the Space Technology Development Program (STDP). The RFI aims to inform industry of the anticipated posting timeline for potential future RFPs, present a draft list of priority technologies, solicit feedback on scope, feasibility, and clarity of proposed work elements, and assist CSA in refining technical requirements and procurement planning. The priority technologies include lightweight athermal reflecting telescopes for CubeSats, readout electronics for large mosaic focal plane arrays, technologies for terrestrial snow mass missions, and Fourier transform spectrometers for atmospheric data missions. The estimated contract duration is 24 months.

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