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What is "Osteopathic Manual Practitioner"?

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### SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Type:** Provision of services for one Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.
- **Project Scope:** The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Operational Space Medicine group seeks an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, specifically experienced in treating astronauts during post-flight reconditioning following long-duration missions. The responsibility includes in-person therapy, virtual support, and participation in various medical and exercise assessments.
- **Contract Value:** Estimated maximum value of the contract is CAD $142,365. This figure excludes taxes and additional travel expenses.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
- **Contact Details:** Richard Soulliere, Email: richard.soulliere@asc-csa.gc.ca
- **Important Dates:**
  - Posted: December 4, 2025
  - Due: December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST
  - Contract Duration: From award until March 31, 2028, with options for two one-year extensions.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:**
  - Valid reliability status during the contract period.
  - Member in good standing of Ostéopathie Québec.
- **Qualifications:**
  - Minimum of five years' full-time experience in osteopathic manual practice.
  - Experience treating astronauts during the post-flight reconditioning period for a long-duration mission (minimum six months).
  - Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences field.
  - Fluency in both English and French.
  - Must reside or practice within 100 km of CSA headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Services required in specific locations: NASA Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX) and CSA (Saint-Hubert, QC).

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities:**
  - Expertise in providing osteopathic manual therapy and virtual support for astronauts.
  - Coordination with CSA Medical Operations and participation in exercise assessments.
  - Familiarity with NASA exercise countermeasures hardware.
- **Deliverables:**
  - In-person therapy and evaluations, virtual posture/movement advice, and documentation of services.
- **Performance Standards:** Compliance with CSA's operational procedures and security clearance requirements.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Additional Experience:**
  - Participation in scientific documentation or research related to the application of osteopathic manual therapy in spaceflight.
- **Preferred Background:** Previous collaboration with NASA or ESA in medical/healthcare projects.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- Proposals will be evaluated based on the demonstrated ability to meet mandatory and preferred requirements.
- Focus on experience specific to astronaut healthcare, professionalism, and relevancy of past work in similar contexts.
- As the pre-identified supplier already meets all criteria, proposals will only be considered from any additional interested suppliers meeting the minimum essential requirements stated.

This summary is designed to facilitate the evaluation of supplier capabilities against the CSA's specific needs for operational space medicine, emphasizing both mandatory and preferred qualifications.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on December 19, 2025. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

Question 4

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Question 5

Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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