Estcp NH23-8983 accelerating fire risk and fuel load monitoring in DOD forests with AI-driven lidar for greater efficiency and precision
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912HQ26CA001
- Awardee
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Gaia AI, Inc. UEI YN7ZYGUBZMZ5
- Awarding agency
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Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $350,503
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) - Environmental Technology Demonstrations Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Accelerated Climate Adaptation in Key DoD Geographies Pre-Solicitation · W912HQ24S0031 · Posted Aug 27, 2024
- Contract value 23% obligated
- $1,528,032.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 25% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 27 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $150,503 | |
| Original award | $200,000 |
About this award
The Department of the Army's Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity awarded Gaia AI, Inc. a $1.53M firm fixed-price contract to develop and demonstrate AI-driven LiDAR technology for accelerating fire risk and fuel load monitoring across Department of Defense forests. Awarded on October 29, 2025, under the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Broad Agency Announcement, the project aims to enhance efficiency and precision in wildfire preparedness and climate adaptation for DoD installations. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, extends through October 28, 2029, with primary performance occurring in Somerville, Massachusetts. ESTCP, administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, specifically seeks innovative environmental and resilience solutions that advance climate adaptation in critical DoD geographies, and awards were made based on technical merit, cost-benefit analysis, transition potential, and proposal cost.
This award emerged from a pre-solicitation opportunity posted in August 2024 that anticipated multiple awards totaling approximately $8 million across qualified offerors. The solicitation welcomed proposals from small and large businesses, with applicable NAICS codes spanning research and development services (541715) and engineering services (541330). Gaia AI's selection reflects the military's strategic focus on leveraging advanced geospatial and artificial intelligence capabilities to address evolving wildfire threats and support long-term climate resilience planning across the defense infrastructure portfolio.
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Who was awarded contract W912HQ26CA001?
W912HQ26CA001 was awarded to Gaia AI, Inc. by Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (US Army Corps of Engineers) on October 29, 2025.
How much is contract W912HQ26CA001 worth?
The government has obligated $350,503 on W912HQ26CA001. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,528,032.
Was contract W912HQ26CA001 competed?
The extent of competition for W912HQ26CA001 was full and open competition. The government received 27 offers.
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