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This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the

Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Revolutionary

FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10, to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the

Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately.

In preparation for an anticipated upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), is conducting market research to determine potential sources for purchasing Phase One aerial camera systems. The intent of this announcement and the information provided in response to this Notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources, including small businesses and socio-economic sources, capable and qualified to fulfill the requirements identified in this announcement. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1,000 employees.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing Phase One aerial camera systems and associated software and warranties. Firms must provide a response that demonstrates that they are licensed by the manufacturer to sell and support these products and are capable of providing the following equipment, software, and warranties:

• Phase One PAS 880 1st Generation Multi-Spectral Aerial Camera Systems

• Phase One PAS 880 2nd Generation Multi-Spectral Aerial Camera Systems

• Phase One RGB iXM-RS150F Cameras

• Mission Planning and Flight Management Software

• Platinum hardware and software maintenance and licensing

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted responses shall include the following:

1. Company name and address;

2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification Number;

3. Company’s size in relation to NAICS Code 333310 (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business);

4. Company point of contact – name, phone number, and email address;

5. Current General Services Administration (GSA) contract number and GSA schedule or other

Government-wide Acquisition Contract for the required equipment, software, and warranties as applicable; and

6. Clear explanation of capability to provide the Phase One equipment, and associated hardware, software and warranties.

A draft Statement of Need is attached for reference. It is recommended that responses to this Sources

Sought Notice not exceed two pages. No feedback will be provided regarding responses. Information received will be considered solely to make informed decisions regarding a potential procurement.

Responses to the Sources Sought announcement are not offers and cannot be accepted by NOAA to form a binding contract.

Please submit responses via email to Kirstin Bryant at Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov with a copy to Nicole

Lawson at Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 11:00am Eastern Time (ET) on May 1, 2026.

mailto:Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov mailto:Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov