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Sponsor/Award: CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY - ANALOGUE MISSIONS RFP - 2010 WINTER COMPETITION

Grant Amount: MAX $800K FOR TWO YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Dec 29, 2009
Internal: Jan 05, 2010
Sponsor's: Jan 12, 2010

Subject Areas: Lunar Environment, Microbial Ecology, Hydrogen, Geology, Methane
Description:

The objective of this Request for Proposals is to advance science and operational readiness for future Canadian space mission contributions through mission simulations at Canadian analogue sites. End-to-End simulations of science and operations are desired, with validation of field results through laboratory analyses or other methods. While technology testing is encouraged where prototypes or commercial technologies already exit, this RFP is not intended to fund technology development. The desired output from this RFP is a demonstration of proof of concept, with lessons learned and mission requirements that can be used as a basis for future technology and mission development.

Analogue missions are simulations of space mission operations that take place at analogue sites on Earth; these can also be thought of as Integrated field tests.

Application Details:

Analogue Missions support the objectives of the CSA by providing a means to develop and test planetary surface operational requirements for science instruments, science support equipment and mission platforms in a realistic operational environment, generated through conducting real science investigations in an analogue environment. The current RFP is targeted at analogue missions to provide requirements in advance of technology development. Analogue missions can also be used to demonstrate Technology Readiness Levels for a prototype mission system.

All bids will be required to respond to one of six categories detailed in the Statement of Work. See Merx RFP. Each Analogue Mission contract resulting from this bid solicitation will not exceed $800,000 CAD (Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax extra, if applicable) for two years (maximum of $400,000 (Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax extra, if applicable) per year). The number of contracts awarded will depend on the value of the awarded contracts and the availability of funds. PLEASE CONTACT ROLA HELP DESK (x83136) TO ADJUST THE INDIRECT COSTS ON THE BUDGET.

STANDARD PWGSC IDC OF 65% LABOUR AND 2% TRAVEL.

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts:

Sponsor Contacts:

MARK THORSLEY: 819-956-1772
P.O. BOX 7275
VANIER, Ontario, Canada
613 990-0790