Purchase and Delivery of Terrestrial Laser Scanners and accessories updated
ID: 1240LP24Q0101Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEArapaho and Roosevelt National ForestFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS (6675)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/271815c857eb405da0e15401b31666b5/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking proposals for the purchase and delivery of two Leica BLK360 Generation 2 Terrestrial Laser Scanners, along with necessary accessories and software licenses. This procurement aims to enhance the agency's capabilities in collecting field data related to burn severity and forest changes, which is crucial for restoration and carbon loss quantification efforts following wildfires. The initiative is part of the High-resolution Remote Sensing and UAS Program, emphasizing the importance of advanced technologies in effective land management and environmental stewardship. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including technical capabilities and pricing, by September 24, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Tina Frankenbery at tina.frankenbery@usda.gov.

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    Tina Frankenbery
    tina.frankenbery@usda.gov
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    1240LP24Q0101 New RFQ for Terrestrial Laser Scanners.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the USDA's Forest Service for the purchase of two Leica BLK360 Generation 2 Terrestrial Laser Scanners, including starter kits and related software licenses. This request is aimed at supporting remote sensing efforts to evaluate post-fire conditions in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest. The RFP highlights the requirement for specific technical specifications and delivery timelines, with a maximum delivery period of 45 days post-award. Vendors are expected to submit a comprehensive proposal that includes technical capabilities, pricing, and pertinent certifications by the specified deadline of September 24, 2024. The document also emphasizes the importance of compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including small business considerations and restrictions on telecommunications equipment. It specifies that a single contract will be awarded based on evaluations of technical merit, pricing, and delivery capabilities, reinforcing the government's commitment to obtaining quality products while adhering to regulatory standards.
    Atch 1. Terrestrial Laser Scanner - Statement of Work update.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service (FS) has issued a Statement of Work (SOW) for the acquisition of a Leica BLK360 Terrestrial Laser Scanner, Generation 2, or an equivalent model. This procurement aims to improve the collection of field data related to burn severity and forest changes, enhancing the agency’s efforts in restoration, replanting, and carbon loss quantification post-wildfire. The initiative is part of the High-resolution Remote Sensing and UAS Program (HRRS-UAS PgM), which will collaborate with the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center (GTAC) to deliver geospatial products based on accurate 3D forest structure measurements from LiDAR technology. Key deliverables include the provision of the laser scanner, several essential accessories, and software subscriptions for point cloud processing. The document also outlines specific technical requirements, emphasizing the scanner's portability, accuracy, and functionality in diverse environments. Delivery of the equipment is expected within 45 days of the contract award, with acceptance inspection by designated FS personnel. This effort underscores the FS's commitment to utilizing advanced technologies for effective land management and environmental stewardship, aligning with its long-standing mission to maintain the health and productivity of America's forests and grasslands.
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