CubeSat Mission 1 – Osiris-3 Payload

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Updated: Aug 16, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, architecture and engineering and Research sectors, with a focus on IT support. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 30, 2026.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Title: CubeSat Mission 1 – Osiris-3 Payload 1. Definition of ACAN An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is a public notice informing suppliers that Canada intends to award a contract for goods or services to a pre-identified supplier and invites other suppliers to express their interest by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in this ACAN by the closing date stated in this notice, Canada may proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 2. Requirement The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has a requirement for the provision of the Osiris-3 payload for CubeSat Mission 1, including all associated services and technical support required for payload design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, sustaining engineering, delivery, commissioning, and mission operations. Osiris-3, is a Canadian-developed atmospheric remote sensing instrument designed for deployment on a CubeSat platform. The payload will support atmospheric composition measurements using limb-scattering spectroscopy techniques and will contribute to the Government of Canada’s advancement of space-based Earth observation and atmospheric monitoring capabilities. 3. Suppliers’ Right to Submit a Statement of Capabilities Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the requirements described in this ACAN may submit a written Statement of Capabilities to the Contracting Authority identified in this notice on or before the closing date and time. Statements of Capabilities must be submitted by email to the Contracting Authority prior to the closing date and time specified in this notice. 4. Criteria for assessment of the statement of capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements) The supplier must provide sufficient objective evidence to demonstrate compliance with each essential requirement. Evidence may include, but is not li. UNSPSC: *Space engineering service (*81102302). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *Montréal

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 14, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 30, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.