AK-MRNE MAMMALS MGMT OFC-SAT IMAGERY POL
ID: 140FS124Q0173Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC (T009)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/09b4dd4053284b8581aea9c22d20e65b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking quotations for satellite imagery services to monitor polar bear populations in specific regions of Alaska, including Kaktovik and Endicott Island. The procurement aims to obtain high-resolution satellite imagery (ideally ≤ 30 cm) captured at critical intervals to enhance detection accuracy while minimizing cloud cover. This initiative is crucial for effective wildlife management and conservation efforts, ensuring adherence to ethical and environmental standards. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 13, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Orozco, Oscar
    (000) 000-0000
    oscar_orozco@fws.gov
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is soliciting quotations for satellite imagery services aimed at detecting polar bears in specific areas of Alaska, including Kaktovik and Endicott Island. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside, with a performance period from September 16 to November 1, 2024. The selected vendor must provide high-resolution satellite imagery (ideally ≤ 30 cm) captured at critical short intervals to enhance detection accuracy, with minimal cloud cover. Bids will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, emphasizing the vendor's proven experience in wildlife detection through satellite imagery. The RFQ includes specific instructions for submission and requires registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The deadline for quote submissions is September 13, 2024, with inquiries directed to the designated government contact. The overall aim is to utilize advanced imaging technology to monitor polar bear populations effectively while adhering to rigorous ethical and environmental standards during service delivery.
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