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Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture Unit: Co-Design Study
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seeking a multidisciplinary team to co-develop a conceptual design for a deployable Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) unit. This initiative aims to address food security in Nunavut by integrating Inuit cultural requirements and advanced technologies into the design. The project will result in technical drawings (CAD models) and a detailed report, which will inform future CSA activities in both terrestrial and space contexts.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
Organization: Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Primary Contact: Richard Soulliere
Email: [email protected]
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Partnership Requirement: Bidders must form a partnership between a Canadian CEA specialized organization and an Inuit firm based in Nunavut.
- Inuit Benefits Plan: Bidders must include an Inuit Benefits Plan as part of their submission, which will be a basis for selection.
- Technical Expertise: Bidders must demonstrate the ability to develop new or improve existing components and subsystems tailored to unique environmental and cultural requirements.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders should possess expertise in:
- Controlled Environment Agriculture technologies
- CAD modeling and technical drawing creation
- Integration of mature and near-ready technologies into innovative designs
- Understanding of Inuit cultural requirements and environmental conditions in Nunavut
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:
- Previous experience working with Inuit communities or in Northern contexts
- Proven track record in developing agricultural technologies for extreme environments
- Familiarity with CSA's space mandate and food production capabilities for long-duration missions
This summary captures the essential information for bidders to assess their fit for the CSA's RFP for the Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture Unit co-design study.
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The CSA seeks to contract a multidisciplinary team that brings together a Canadian Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) specialized organization and an Inuit firm based in Nunavut. The objective of this contract is to co-develop a conceptual design—including technical drawings (CAD models) and a detailed report—for a deployable CEA unit that meets specific technical, environmental, and Inuit cultural requirements. This work is intended to support the potential future integration of a CEA unit prototype into an Inuit-led initiative aimed at improving local food security in Nunavut. Additionally, the Contractor is expected to go beyond existing solutions by advancing the design through the conceptual integration of mature and near-ready technologies into a novel deployable CEA unit. To meet the CSA space mandate, the contractor must develop new or improve components and subsystems, and tailor them to unprecedented environmental and cultural requirements. The resulting design will inform future CSA activities in both terrestrial and space contexts, addressing food accessibility in Northern communities on Earth while advancing food production capabilities for long-duration space missions. This solicitation has an Inuit Benefits Plan component to it that is included in the basis of selection for contract award. This solicitation is NOT limited to businesses listed on the Inuit Firms Registry.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
Nunavut Territory *Montréal
Reference Number
cb-339-84040828
Amendment Number
006
Contracting Entity
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Contact Name
Richard Soulliere
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+14383570742
Organization City
Montreal
Organization Province / State
Quebec
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
April 17, 2026
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