15--UAS Science Flight Operations Support Services
ID: 1305M225Q0045Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6c70462eb441413e8247dc3a0b243e0d/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking a contractor to provide support and lease services for a hybrid Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) – Fixed Wing (FW) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The contractor will be responsible for integrating specified camera models and potentially other sensors to facilitate the reliable collection of targeted scientific data, with operations extending beyond visual line of sight (BLVOS) from a vessel. This procurement is crucial for advancing NOAA's scientific missions and data collection capabilities. Interested parties should contact James Skaggs at JAMES.SKAGGS@NOAA.GOV or call 757-605-7405 for further details, noting that this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

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    SKAGGS, JAMES
    (757) 605-7405
    JAMES.SKAGGS@NOAA.GOV
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