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This Subcontract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on March 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Specialty Soil and Simulated Terrain Materials Supply

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Submission Closed03/31/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Canadian Space Agency is seeking a subcontractor for the supply of specialty soil, regolith simulants, and other materials intended for use in Analogue and Lunar terrain zones. All provided materials must maintain strict technical compliance with CSA specifications to ensure the accuracy and viability of the simulated environments. This procurement opportunity was posted on March 13, 2026, with a response deadline of March 31, 2026. The work will be performed in Longueuil, Canada, under NAICS code 426990.

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CSA seeks subcontractor for specialty soil and regolith simulants in Longueuil, Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → Canadian Space Agency

NAICS

426990

Place of Performance

Longueuil, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 9F030 - 20250257.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Services in landscaping and landscape maintenance to carry out landscape maintenance work at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (JHCSC).

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 13

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Response DeadlineMar 31

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Submission Closed

03/31/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canadian Space Agency

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Supply of specialized soils, regolith simulants, or other materials for use in Analogue and Lunar terrain zones requiring technical compliance with CSA specifications.

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