Development of the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-…

Agency: Government of Canada
State: Federal
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 541330 - Engineering Services
  • 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
  • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date: Feb 12, 2026
Due Date: Feb 27, 2026
Solicitation No: 9F063-20250304
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Description

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) requires specialized research and development services to advance the Martian Atmospheric Gas Evolution Experiment – Inter-Cavity Optical Spectroscopy (MAGE-ICOS). The work will focus on maturing ICOS technology for in-situ detection of methane on Mars, including:

• development and optimization of low-pressure ICOS instrumentation;

• miniaturization of instrument mass and volume relative to commercial ICOS systems;

• environmental testing under simulated Martian atmospheric conditions (100–130 Torr);

• performance characterization at trace methane detection thresholds;

• delivery of engineering reports, design updates, and prototype hardware as detailed in Annex A.

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Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 18 month(s).

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