USDA Forest Service, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

R -- REMOTE SENSING PROJECT SUPPORT SOL RFP 51-00-005 DUE 011500 POC Nelda Montgomery, 801/975-3443/Contracting Officer Carolyn J. Lippire, 801/975-3444 WEB: nmontgom/wo_gstc@fs.fed.us, nmontgom/wo_gstc@fs.fed.us. Contractor provides on-site remote sensing project support for a national technical unit. An additive option is proposed for aerial collection of imagery, sensor evaluation, and other remote sensing project work conducted from a aircraft platform. This is proposed five-year contract, renewable each year, with indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery provisions. This unit currently provides remote sensing support to Forest Health (insect & disease), Law Enforcement and Investigations, and Fire and Avaiation Management. Subject areas of deliverables include, but are not limited to: thermal infrared sensor evaluation reports; studies, report, and test evaluations of digital camera systems; digital video system comparisons and technology transfer; aircraft platform studies; advanced detection systems; vegetation studies using all facets of remote sensing technology; evaluation of satellite imagery and associated products for all sponsor needs; evaluations of RADAR, LIDAR, and passive RF imaging technology; studies on various ways of utilizing digital maps for display and logging of observations; conducting remote sensing training to groups as well as one-on-one training of field personnel; making presentations on remote sensing capabilities for various natural resources uses; attending meeting to gather information for federal supervisors; making economic recommendations on various courses of action utilizing remote sensing technology; advanced uses of GPS positioning equipment and techniques; coordinating work program in remote sensing with other federal agencies, states and local entities; and providing general assistance to the COR, the Program Leader for LSP. Additionally, work within the program includes utilizing and coordinating work with classified national reconnaissance assests, and as such will requires at least one contractor employee to be capable of obtaining and maintaining a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Solicitation may be ordered by fax (801) 975-3478 or in writing to the above address. The proposed contract is 100% total set-aside for small business.***** Posted 11/15/99 (W-SN400750). (0319)

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