UAS SERVICES FOR AT-SEA SURVEY TRIALS

The United States Geological Survey located in Anchorage, AK intends to make a non-competitive award to the University of Alaska (Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration), located in Fairbanks, AK for flight services to acquire data using an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The objectives of the services are related to investigating the potential of using a UAS for photographic surveys of walrus herds on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea and coastal haulouts in NW Alaska. The University of Alaska is the only known source that has the experience with marine mammal surveys in conjunction with the appropriate UAS type (hexacopter or other rotary platform) and imaging technology (real-time video in conjunction with high resolution photography) for the study. Other interested concerns having the ability to meet the USGS requirement may submit a capabilities statement to the Contracting Officer no later than the closing date of this announcement at 3:00 PM EST. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. All responses must be in writing by email to the Contract Officer at [email protected] The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990