Goddard’s Lidar, Hyperspectral and Thermal (GLiHT) multi-sensor airborne imager Synopsis
ID: G-LiHT-SynopsisType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT (L017)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/322de1cc889342dc84ddc6a6913bd9a7/view
Timeline
    Description

    NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking to procure services for the installation, testing, and operational science flights of the G-LiHT multi-sensor airborne imager, specifically in Virginia and interior Alaska. The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Dynamic Aviation, the only provider capable of meeting the unique technical, safety, and schedule requirements due to their specialized aircraft modifications and FAA certifications. This procurement is critical for advancing forest inventory and ecological monitoring in Alaska, which encompasses a significant portion of U.S. forest land, with operations planned for June to August 2025, and a backup in 2026. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to James Kim at james.h.kim@nasa.gov by 4:00 PM EST on May 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Kim
    james.h.kim@nasa.gov
    Alexis N. Harris
    alexis.n.harris@nasa.gov
    Files
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    G LiHT SOW 04.10.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for a contract aimed at supporting NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in conducting airborne field campaigns for forest inventory in Interior Alaska, which accounts for around 15% of U.S. forest land. The contractor will facilitate the installation, testing, and operational science flights using the G-LiHT multi-sensor airborne imager on a fixed-wing aircraft, first aligning instruments in Virginia before operations in Alaska. Key requirements include FAA-approved airworthiness for a twin-engine aircraft capable of operating in challenging mountainous terrain, integrating specialized equipment for data acquisition and solar irradiance measurement, and ensuring pilot qualifications per NASA standards. The project is scheduled for June to August 2025, with a backup in 2026, emphasizing the necessity for meticulous planning and remote data collection methods due to the inaccessibility of the forested areas. The successful execution of this procurement is crucial for advancing forestry management and monitoring ecological changes in a critical yet untapped region.
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