NOAA NOS NGS Lidar System Maintenance, System Support, and Licensing
ID: REQUIREMENTS-24-2598Type: Sources Sought
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b60499e898394c00a51af533587a6d4c/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified vendors for the maintenance, system support, and licensing of its Leica Chiroptera-5 topographic/bathymetric lidar system, which is crucial for its Coastal Mapping Program. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive technical support for one year, with the option to renew for four additional years, ensuring rapid response to functional issues and high-resolution data collection in coastal zones. This lidar system is integral for surveying the National Shoreline and supports various applications, including emergency response and coastal change analysis. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 24, 2025, at 11:00 am ET, providing details about their capabilities and licensing, with submissions limited to ten pages. For further inquiries, contact Kirstin Bryant at Kirstin.bryant@noaa.gov or Nicole Lawson at Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov.

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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice as part of market research to identify potential suppliers for the Customer Care Package (CCP) gold level support of the Leica Chiroptera-5 topographic-bathymetric lidar system and its associated software. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote or commitment from the Government and is aimed at gathering information about businesses, specifically small and socio-economic ventures, able to meet their requirements. Firms responding must demonstrate licensing by the manufacturer and capability in providing maintenance and software licensing for specific hardware and software used by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS). Required response details include the company's name, SAM Unique Entity Identification Number, size category, contact details, and a clear explanation of their capabilities. Responses are limited to ten pages and must be sent via email by February 24, 2025, at 11:00 am ET. Importantly, submitted responses will not receive feedback, nor will costs incurred in preparation be reimbursed. This effort reflects NOAA’s aim to prepare for an upcoming procurement while fostering participation from diverse businesses in compliance with federal regulations.
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to renew support services for its Leica Chiroptera-5 topographic/bathymetric lidar system, integral to its Coastal Mapping Program. This request includes maintenance, system support, and licensing for one year with four optional renewal years. The lidar system plays a vital role in surveying the National Shoreline, assisting with emergency response, coastal change analysis, and storm surge modeling, among other applications. The government requires a vendor capable of providing comprehensive technical support, including rapid response for any functional issues and ensuring data collection of high-resolution elevation on coastal zones. Additionally, extensive details about the hardware and software maintenance requirements are outlined, including specific components of the lidar system and associated software capabilities for data processing and imagery development. The document also includes IT security requirements ensuring that contracted equipment will not compromise government systems. Overall, the document serves as a formal solicitation for continued partnership in enhancing NOAA's coastal surveying capabilities and maintaining technological integrity across its operations.
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