SPECIAL NOTICE
70 -- GOOGLE EARTH"" CLOUD BASED REMOTE SENSING IMAGE PROCESSING PLATFORM SOLUTION
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2020 12:49:47 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- USDA FS WO AQM IT SUPPORT BRANCH ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109 USA
- ZIP Code
- 87109
- Solicitation Number
- 12760420Q0029
- Response Due
- 6/18/2020 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/03/2020
- Point of Contact
- Kay Steffey, Phone: 2083875714
- E-Mail Address
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kay.steffey@usda.gov
(kay.steffey@usda.gov)
- Description
- Beta.sam.gov - Special Notice 12760420Q0029 NAICS: 541519 Information Technology Reseller THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE - THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO NEXT TIER CONCEPTS (NTC) FOR UPDATING THE ""Google Earth"" Cloud Based remote sensing image processing platform solution AS STATED BELOW. This notice publishes the Government's intent to purchase Google Earth Commercial Licenses under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106(b) Soliciting from a Single Source. The anticipated period of performance is from 07/01/2020 through 06/30/2025. The Forest Service Remote Sensing Applications Center (RSAC) currently uses Google Earth Licenses under an existing Software and Database Access License Agreement.� Next Tier Concepts (NTC) is the Licensor of Google Earth Licenses.� The requirement needs to satisfy the following specifications: The USFS seeks a cloud-based remote sensing image processing platform that can be accessed using a browser and a user account only. � Storage�the platform should have, in its archive, global (where possible) coverage of a broad expanse of earth observation and terrain data at various spatial resolutions. For example: � High Spatial Resolution Imagery, NAIP: The platform should include all available NAIP image collections (RGB and NIR). The platform should provide other high-resolution image offerings, such as Planet, or similar, as they become freely available. � Moderate Spatial Resolution Imagery Landsat: The platform should mirror the archive available from USGS-EROS (Landsat 4 � 8 covering the years 1984 � present). Offerings should include L1T, atmospheric reflectance, and surface reflectance versions of the images. Sentinel: The platform should include all available Sentinel 2 imagery. � Coarse Spatial Resolution Imagery MODIS: The platform should include daily imagery, 16-day BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance, and a variety of other MODIS-derived products. The platform should have the ability to ingest other similar datasets, such as VIIRS. � Other Data: Climate and Weather: The platform should include a variety of global climate and weather layers, such as: o PRISM, Daymet, GRIDMET,SSURGO, GFS, NEX-DCP30, and others. o Topographic: The platform should include elevation models such as the USGS NED (all scales) and SRTM o Landcover: The platform should include the NLCD suite of products, including the tree canopy cover layer. o Crops: The platform should include to any available crop layers, such as the USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer. o User-created: The platform should include other user-created data layers representing topics of global interest, such as the Global Forest Change layer (High-Resolution Global Maps of 21st-Century Forest Cover Change, Hansen and others, Science, 15 Nov. 2013 : 850-853; http://science.sciencemag.org/content/342/6160/850.full). o The platform should provide the ability for users to process data that they upload. For example, if a user procures or creates a raster dataset (e.g., National Insect and Disease Risk Map [NIDRM], they should be able to upload those data and use the server-side processing capabilities of the platform to analyze the data. These data can remain privately accessed by the user and not shared with other platform users to alleviate commercial or government licensing concerns. � Access�the processing capabilities should have immediate or online access to the data layers and similar as outlined in the Storage section. Access could be offered through a graphical user interface similar to other GIS software packages, or through a code-based application program interface (API). � Custom Processing�the platform should provide custom server-side processing abilities to analyze data at local, continent, and global scales using both internal and user-supplied scripts or tools. The end user should access the processing platform from a web-enabled browser or interface. The only client-side processing required is the API coding or human interaction through a graphical user interface. � Dissemination�the platform should allow users to export data in formats generally accepted in the geospatial industry (e.g., tagged image file format [TIFF]) for use in other GIS or image processing software packages such as QGIS, ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, or ENVI. In addition, the platform should allow users to export only the data they need within their area of interest. � Technical support- � User, Storage & Compute- The platform should accommodate the following: a. 40 simultaneous USFS registered users. b. 1.25 terabytes of storage per registered user not to exceed 50 terabytes of shared storage across all registered users. c. Total platform batch compute will not exceed 50,000 CPU hour per month across all registered users. Section 508 � Accessibility of Information and Communications Technology (a) This PWS is subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220). Specifically, subsection 508(a)(1) requires that when the Federal Government procures Information and Communications Technology (ICT)[1], the ICT must allow Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities comparable access to and use of information and data provided to Federal employees and members of the public without disabilities. (b) The ICT accessibility standards as 36 CFR Part 1194 were developed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also known as the Access Board) and apply to contracts, task orders, and indefinite quantity contracts on or after June 25, 2001. (c) Each Information and Communications Technology (ICT) product or service furnished under this contract shall comply with the Information and Communications Technology Accessibility Standards (36 CFR 1194), as specified in the contract, at a minimum. If the Contracting Officer determines any furnished product or service is not in compliance with the contract, the Contracting Officer will promptly inform the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall, without charge to the Government, repair or replace the non-compliant products or services within a period of time specified by the Government in writing. If such repair or replacement is not completed within the time specified, the Government shall have the following recourses: Cancellation of the contract, delivery, or task order, purchase or line item without termination liabilities; or In the case of custom Information and Communications Technology (ICT) being developed by a contractor for the Government, the Government shall have the right to have any necessary changes made or repairs performed by itself or by another firm for the non-compliant ICT, with the contractor liable for reimbursement to the Government for any expenses incurred thereby. (d) The contractor must ensure that all ICT products and services that are less than fully compliant with the accessibility standards are provided pursuant to extensive market research and are the most current compliant products or services available to satisfy the contract requirements. (e) For every ICT product or service accepted under this contract by the Government that does not comply with 36 CFR 1194, the contractor shall, at the discretion of the Government, make every effort to replace or upgrade it with a compliant equivalent product or service, if commercially available and cost neutral, on either a contract specified refresh cycle for the product or service, or on a contract effective option/renewal date, whichever shall occur first. Section 508 Compliance The XX Software shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below. In the event of conflicts between the referenced documents and this PWS, the PWS shall take precedence. Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm (Section 508 standards) FAR 39.2 (Section 508) http://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmental-regulation-4030-001 (USDA standards, policies, and procedures for Section 508) In addition, all contract deliverables are subject to these standards. All web content or communications materials produced, regardless of format (text, audio, video, etc.), must conform to the applicable Section 508 standards to allow Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities comparable access to and use of information and data provided to Federal employees and members of the public without disabilities. All contractors (including sub-contractors) and consultants responsible for preparing or posting content must comply with the applicable Section 508 accessibility standards and, where applicable, those set forth in the referenced policy or standards document above. Remediation of any materials that do not comply with the applicable provisions of 36 CFR Part 1194 as set forth in the PWS shall be the responsibility of the contractor or consultant. The following Section 508 provisions apply to the products and/or services identified in this PWS: 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l 36 CFR Part 1194.22 provisions a-p 36 CFR Part 1194.23 provisions a-k[4] 36 CFR Part 1194.24 provisions a-e 36 CFR Part 1194.25 provisions a-j[4] 36 CFR Part 1194.26 provisions a-d 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c The following Section 508 provisions apply for software development material identified in this PWS: For software development, software applications, and operating systems the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For web-based applications (intranet, internet information and applications, 16 rules), the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l 36 CFR Part 1194.22 provisions a-p 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For telecommunication products and services the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.23 provisions a-k 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For video and multimedia applications (including training materials), the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.24 provisions a-e 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For self-contained and closed products, the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l 36 CFR Part 1194.25 provisions a-j 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For desktop and portable computers, the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l 36 CFR Part 1194.26 provisions a-d 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c For help desk and other support services, the Vendor shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures: Section 508 Accessibility Standards 29 U.S.C. 794d (Rehabilitation Act as amended) 36 CFR 1194 (Section 508 standards) 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c If the help desk or other support services include training, Vendor must also comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures in addition to 36 CFR Part 1194.31 provisions a-f and 36 CFR Part 1194.41 provisions a-c: 36 CFR Part 1194.21 provisions a-l (installable and web-based training) 36 CFR Part 1194.22 provisions a-p (web-based software) All Information and Communications Technology (ICT) subject to the 36 CFR 1194 standards will have a Section 508 usability and acceptance test where Section 508 compliance will be validated. This test must be administered by a Federal Section 508 Testing Center. All maintenance for Information and Communications Technology that requires upgrades, modifications, installations, and purchases will adhere to the Section 508 standards and 36 CFR 1194. WCAG 2.0 Compliance The XX Software shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below. In the event of conflicts between the referenced documents and this PWS, the PWS shall take precedence. Custom ICT Development Services When Vendor provides custom ICT development services pursuant to this contract, Vendor shall ensure the ICT fully conforms to the applicable Revised 508 Standards prior to delivery and before final acceptance. Installation, Configuration, and Integration Services When Vendor provides installation, configuration, or integration services for equipment and software pursuant to this contract, the offeror shall not install, configure, or integrate the equipment and software in a way that reduces the level of conformance with the applicable Revised 508 standards. Maintenance, Upgrades, and Replacements Vendor shall ensure maintenance upgrades, substitutions, and replacements to equipment and software pursuant to this contract do not reduce the original level of conformance with the applicable Revised 508 standards at the time of the contract award. Service Personnel Vendor shall ensure the personnel providing the labor hours possess the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to address the applicable Revised 508 standards defined in this contract, and shall provide supporting documentation upon request. Hosting Services When providing hosting services for electronic content provided by the agency, Vendor shall not implement the hosting services in a manner that reduces the existing level of conformance of the electronic content with applicable Revised 508 standards. Throughout the life of the contract, the agency reserves the right to perform testing on a vendor or contractor�s hosted solution to verify conformance with this requirement. Validation for ICT Items When purchasing ICT where 1) 508 validation is not possible prior to award, 2) when ICT will be changed after the award, or 3) ICT will be hosted in a third-party environment, Vendor shall test and validate the ICT solution for conformance to the Revised 508 standards, in accordance with the requirement testing methods, as defined by the agency. Throughout the life of the contract, the agency reserves the right to perform testing to verify conformance with this requirement. Documentation Vendor shall maintain and retain full documentation of the measures taken to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements, including records of any testing or demonstrations conducted. Conformance Reporting Prior to acceptance, Vendor shall provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each ICT item that is developed, updated, configured for the agency, and when product substitutions are offered. The ACR should be based on the latest version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) provided by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). To be considered for award, an ACR must be submitted for each ICT item, and must be completed according to the instructions provided by ITI. When the contractor is required to perform testing to validate conformance to the agency�s accessibility requirements, Vendor shall provide a Supplemental Accessibility Conformance Report (SAR) that contains the following information: Accessibility test results based on the required test methods. Documentation of features provided to help achieve accessibility and usability for people with disabilities. Documentation of core functions that cannot be accessed by persons with disabilities. Documentation on how to configure and install the ICT item to support accessibility. When an ICT item is an authoring tool that generates content (including documents, reports, videos, multimedia productions, web content, etc.)., provide information on how the ICT item enables the creation of accessible electronic content that conforms to the Revised 508 Standards, including the range of accessible user interface elements the tool can create. Before final acceptance, the contractor shall provide a fully working demonstration of the completed ICT Item to demonstrate conformance to the agency's accessibility requirements. The demonstration shall expose where such conformance is and is not achieved. Before acceptance, the agency reserves the right to perform independent testing to validate that the ICT solution provided by the contractor conforms to the applicable Revised 508 standards. Non-Compliance Before final acceptance of any ICT item, including updates and replacements, if Vendor claims its products or services satisfy the applicable Revised 508 standards specified in the contract vehicle, and the contracting officer determines that any furnished ICT item is not in compliance with such requirements, the contracting officer will promptly inform Vendor in writing of the non-compliance. Vendor shall, at no cost to the agency, repair or replace the non-compliant products or services within the period specified by the contracting officer. IPv6 Requirements Vendor shall provide Supplier Declaration of Conformity SDOC(s) documenting: Any system, hardware, software, firmware or networked component (voice, video or data) developed, procured or acquired in support or performance of this contract shall be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding and storing digital information across system boundaries utilizing system packets that are formatted in accordance with commercial standards of Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (IPv6) as set forth in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program.� In addition, this system shall maintain interoperability with IPv4 systems and provide at least the same level of performance and reliability capabilities of IPv4 products: Specifically, any new IP product or system developed, acquired, or produced must: Interoperate with both IPv6 and IPv4 systems and products, and Have available contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support for development and implementation and fielded product management. As IPv6 evolves, the Contractor commits to upgrading or providing an appropriate migration path for each item developed, delivered or utilized at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide technical support for both IPv4 and IPv6. Any system or software must be able to operate on networks supporting IPv4, IPv6 or one that supports both. Any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor within one year after acceptance shall be upgraded, modified or replaced to bring it into compliance at no additional cost to the Government. � � The Forest Service is not considering the purchase or custom development of new software to replace Google Earth.� Responses offering to replace Google Earth with a different license agreement will be considered. � The Forest Service is aware of no other individual or organization, other than Next Tier Concepts (NTC), that can meet this requirement.� However, any individual or organization who believes that it is capable of providing an equivalent service to update this specific software shall e-mail a capability statement to kay.steffey@usda.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. MST on June 18, 2020. � Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. [1] Please note that the term Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is synonymous with Electronic and Information Technology (EIT), the previously used term. The term ICT will be used to meet international standards after the release of the Section 508 Refresh.
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