HI KENAI NWR AIRCRAFT CAMERA
ID: 140F1G26Q0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT GOODSFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e37cc1cb04149faa517508a6e35bc96/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified vendors to provide an FAA-approved airborne imaging system for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The procurement includes a strut-mounted aircraft attachment, a carbon-fiber camera pod, compatible RGB and NIR 100 MP metric cameras, and necessary accessories, all of which must meet detailed technical specifications regarding payload capacity, vibration isolation, and sensor resolution. This imaging system is crucial for wildlife monitoring and management efforts within the refuge. Interested vendors should submit their quotations by February 11, 2026, and can contact John Skogen at Jack_Skogen@fws.gov or 612-713-5210 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Skogen, John
    (612) 713-5210
    (303) 236-4791
    Jack_Skogen@fws.gov
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    Sol_140F1G26Q0004.pdf
    The Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140F1G26Q0004, issued by FWS IT Goods for the FWS Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, seeks an FAA-approved airborne imaging system. This system includes a strut-mounted aircraft attachment, a carbon-fiber camera pod, compatible RGB and NIR 100 MP metric cameras, 35mm RSM-class lenses, and all necessary accessories and wiring. The RFQ specifies detailed technical requirements for each component, including payload capacity, vibration isolation, sensor resolution, and lens characteristics. Vendors must provide manufacturer specifications, technical data, or test reports demonstrating compliance, along with evidence of past performance and technical support options. All prices must be FOB Destination and include installation, with delivery to Mark Laker at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge by February 11, 2026. The period of performance is from December 3, 2025, to February 1, 2026. This is not a small business set-aside.
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