SOW-Pilot services for aerial imaging with ARS in 2023.pdf

Pilot services for aerial imaging related to ARS research program in College Station, TX, Scope of Work

The contractor (airplane pilot) shall fly a USDA Cessna T210N aircraft (N5416U) equipped with multiple cameras to take aerial imagery over study sites in Texas, Oklahoma, and possibly other U.S. states. The specific work requirements are as follows:

1. The pilot will fly the USDA aircraft at 1000-10500 ft above ground level and a speed of 100-140 knots along multiple flight lines to acquire aerial imagery (multispectral, hyperspectral and thermal) from crop fields and ranches in Texas and other states. A USDA-ARS technician will fly with the pilot to operate the imaging equipment.

2. A typical flight mission takes about 2-5 hours of flight time between 10 am and 4 pm in an imaging day. The preparation time and flight time will be no more than 8 hours per flight day. Most imaging missions are 1-2 days long, but some mission may span over 4- 7 days due to the weather and other unpredictable factors.

3. The service is expected to be performed anytime up to one year after award date.

4. Due to weather and potential conflicts with a contractor’s schedule, it is preferable to have a back-up pilot, if possible, so that at least one pilot will be available for some time-sensitive projects.

Government Furnished Property: Cessna T210N aircraft (N5416U) based out of Coulter Airfield in Bryan, TX

Qualifications

1. Valid commercial pilot license

2. Flight time on any manned aircraft >500 h

3. Flight time on complex aircraft (similar to Cessna 210) >100 h

4. Current FAA medical certificate second class

Potential Contractors/Pilots The following pilots have either flown our aircraft or have indicated their interest. You can request a quote from these pilots or any other qualified pilots:

Rate Structure:

Daily Rate: Includes Up to 8 hours of preparation and flight time for approximately 7 Days. Daily rate shall be all inclusive to include all travel related costs.

The actual payment will be based on the pilot’s daily rate and the number of flight days.

NTE: Services costs shall not exceed awarded amount.