CN-770000-22128-C23-01.pdf

This is a Task Assignment Notification Form for a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement, involving the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees as the recipient. The agreement number is 22128, and the specific task assignment number is C23-01. The document outlines a collaborative project between FWC and the university, with key contract managers being Stiliyana Jeyasingam from UCF and Mariah McInnis from FWC.

The project is titled "UAS Python Near-Infrared Drone Detection System" and is structured as a cost reimbursement contract with a total task assignment value of $318,869.14. The project aims to develop and test a drone-mounted near-infrared camera detection system for identifying Burmese pythons, with work spanning three fiscal years (FY22-23, FY23-24, and FY24-25). The contract includes detailed quarterly objectives ranging from initial system design and data collection to advanced testing and refinement, with optional periods dependent on available funding. Deliverables include quarterly and annual reports, with specific due dates for each fiscal year, and the project focuses on creating an autonomous drone detection system for surveying designated regions and improving python detection capabilities.