SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- UAS LiDAR SYSTEMS
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2020 1:58:31 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334513
— Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AMES LSS AMES IA 50010 USA
- ZIP Code
- 50010
- Solicitation Number
- 12612120Q0024SS
- Response Due
- 8/26/2020 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/10/2020
- Point of Contact
- RANDALL REINERTSON
- E-Mail Address
-
randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov
(randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov)
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. Department of Agriculture (ARS) requests responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these services. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following service: ����������������������� Define Minimum Requirements ������ ����������UAS LiDAR system to be used with Alta 8 Pro UAV. LiDAR sensor will be used to collect elevation data for use in terrain analysis and erosion research projects. 1. At least 40 degree field of view 2. Sensor range of 20% reflective surfaces at least 100 meters 3. At least 5 returns per pulse 4. Accuracy within 15 mm and precision of 10 mm 5. Line scans of at least 400 per second 6. Max pulse repetition rate of 400 kHz 7. Weight less than 6lbs 8. Applanix APX-18 UAV or APX-15 UAV GNSS lnertial System 9. UAV mounting kit for Freefly Alta 8 Pro 10. Field case 11. Ground control station 12. Data processing software to create point clouds (LAS) with lifetime license 13. On site, in-person training. . To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register in SAM.�Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements. The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 334513, with a Size Standard of�750 people���and the PSC Code is 6625. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13.� Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company�s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by (8/26/2020 @10:00am central time) to the attention of (Randall Reinertson) at the address above. Questions should be directed to Randall Reinertson,� Randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/0e1721f821c64cba96b6a014c3e4465d/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Ames, IA 50011, USA
- Zip Code: 50011
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 50011
- Record
- SN05768292-F 20200822/200820230200 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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