K--RFI - Fisheye Night Sky Imager Housing Design and Build
ID: 140P2125R0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEWASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (K067)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3227c116ed31496bb98c31533edf7a4f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 16, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking contractors to design and build an environmental housing for a new fisheye night sky imager, along with developing a data upload/download routine for remote data transmission. The primary objective is to create a waterproof enclosure that ensures the camera's functionality in remote national park locations while facilitating effective communication for data collection on night sky quality. This initiative is crucial for assessing light pollution and preserving the night sky, enabling NPS to provide timely and high-quality data insights. Interested contractors should submit their business information and demonstrate relevant specialized skills, with responses limited to five pages. For further inquiries, contact Juliann Ashcroft at juliann_ashcroft@nps.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Ashcroft, Juliann
(000) 000-0000
juliann_ashcroft@nps.gov
Files
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REQUEST_FOR_INFORMATION_140P2125R0016_1.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
The Request for Information (RFI) 140P2125R0016 seeks contractors to design and build an environmental housing for a fisheye night sky imager and develop a data upload/download routine for remote data transmission between park sites and National Park Service (NPS) offices. The NPS has created a cost-effective fisheye camera system to capture the night sky and requires external expertise to deploy it effectively in remote national parks. This initiative aims to provide timely and high-quality data on night sky quality. Participation in this RFI is voluntary, not affecting eligibility for future solicitations, and does not incur government reimbursement for associated expenses. Interested contractors must submit business information and demonstrate specialized skills relevant to the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW), with responses limited to five pages. The RFI emphasizes the government's interest in understanding the market's capabilities without any commitment to issuing a solicitation.
Statement_of_Work_1.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks contractors to design and build an environmental housing for a new fisheye night sky imager, aimed at assessing light pollution in national parks. The contractor's responsibilities include creating a waterproof enclosure that maintains camera functionality in remote areas, implementing a data upload/download routine for effective remote communication, and ensuring the system's operational reliability through autonomous data storage during communication outages. The project will leverage a specific camera model and includes the provision of technical support, standard operating procedures, and a bill of materials. With a performance period of one year and options for renewal, the NPS will monitor contractor performance and provide the necessary camera equipment. The initiative underscores NPS's commitment to preserving the night sky while enabling data-driven insights into its quality. Deliverables include the operational housing, remote communication setup, and ongoing support documentation.
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