Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20260120
Osiris-3 Payload Procurement for CubeSat Mission 1 by Canadian Space Agency
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 30, 2026
Identifier
20260120
NAICS
336419, 927110, 336414
This opportunity involves the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) procuring the Osiris-3 payload for CubeSat Mission 1. - Government buyer: - Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Government of Canada - OEMs and vendors: - University of Saskatchewan (pre-identified supplier and OEM) - Products/services requested: - Osiris-3 Atmospheric Remote Sensing Payload - Designed for CubeSat deployment - Supports atmospheric composition measurements - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Comprehensive services: - Payload design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, delivery, commissioning, and mission operations - Unique or notable requirements: - Payload must be compatible with a 16U CubeSat platform - Must generate science-quality atmospheric data - Technical maturity and spaceflight readiness required - Ownership/licensing rights for intellectual property are essential - University of Saskatchewan is the sole supplier due to exclusive IP and expertise - Estimated contract value: CAD 2.5 million to 3 million - Contract duration: 36 months
Description
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seeking the Osiris-3 payload for CubeSat Mission 1, including services and technical support for payload design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, delivery, commissioning, and mission operations. Osiris-3 is an atmospheric remote sensing instrument designed for deployment on a CubeSat platform to support atmospheric composition measurements. The contract duration is 36 months, with an estimated value between CAD 2.5 million and 3 million. The University of Saskatchewan is the pre-identified supplier due to its ownership of the payload's intellectual property and expertise.