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Canadian Space Agency Co-Design Study for Northern CEA Unit

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Published February 18th, 2026

Detected March 9th, 2026

Summary

The Canadian Space Agency has issued a tender for a co-design study to develop a deployable Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) unit for Northern communities. The study requires collaboration between a Canadian CEA specialist and an Inuit firm, with a closing date of April 17, 2026.

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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seeking proposals for a co-design study to develop a conceptual design for a deployable Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) unit tailored for Northern Canada and potential space applications. The solicitation (number 9F057-20250058), published on February 18, 2026, requires a multidisciplinary team including a Canadian CEA specialized organization and an Inuit firm based in Nunavut. The objective is to integrate mature technologies into a novel unit that meets specific technical, environmental, and Inuit cultural requirements, supporting food security in Nunavut and advancing space food production capabilities.

Interested parties must submit their proposals by April 17, 2026. The contract is estimated to last 23 months, with a proposed start date of May 4, 2026. This solicitation includes an Inuit Benefits Plan component and is open to businesses beyond the Inuit Firms Registry. Companies interested in partnering can add their details to a list, but must still respond to the tender independently. The CSA is the contracting organization, with Richard Soulliere as the contracting authority.

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Review tender requirements for the Northern CEA Unit Co-Design Study.
Submit proposals by the closing date of April 17, 2026.
Consider partnership opportunities if applicable.

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Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture Unit: Co-Design Study

Solicitation number 9F057-20250058

Publication date

2026/02/18

Closing date and time 2026/04/17 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

2026/03/06

Status Status
Open

Description

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.

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Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 23 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/05/04.

Trade agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

None

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Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Address 6767 Route de l'Aéroport

Montreal, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9 Canada Contracting authority Richard Soulliere Phone (438) 357-0742 Email Richard.soulliere@asc-csa.gc.ca

Bidding details

Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9F057-20250058 questions and answers Q4 to Q20.pdf | 001 | EN | 2 | 2026/03/06 |
| 9F057-20250058 questions et réponses Q4 à Q20.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2026/03/06 |
| 9F057-20250058 - DDP - MOD001.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/02/25 | | | |
| 9F057-20250058 - DDP - MOD001-.pdf | 001 | FR | 24 | 2026/02/25 |
| 9F057-20250058 questions and answers Q1 to Q3.pdf | 001 | EN | 24 | 2026/02/25 |
| 9F057-20250058 questions et réponses Q1 à Q3.pdf | 001 | FR | 5 | 2026/02/25 |
| 9F057-20250058 - RFP.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/02/20 | | | |
| 9F057-20250058 - DDP.pdf | This document was removed on 2026/02/20 | | | |
| 9F057-20250058 - RFP - AMD001.pdf | 001 | EN | 74 | 2026/02/20 |
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Summary information

Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) English, French Region(s) of delivery Nunavut Territory, Montréal Region of opportunity Canada Contract duration 23 month(s) Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Variations or combinations of the above methods Commodity - UNSPSC
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