HI kenai NWR aircraft camera

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for an integrated airborne imaging system to support the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The procurement includes specialized equipment such as FAA-approved strut mounts for a Cessna 206 aircraft, a carbon fiber camera pod, GNSS antenna and mast, metric RGB and NIR cameras with 35mm RSM lenses, camera calibration services, and associated wiring and mounting hardware. This equipment is intended to enable aerial surveying workflows including photogrammetry, oblique 3D mapping, corridor mapping, and combined LiDAR and imagery missions. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate compatibility with Cessna 206 aircraft specifications, ensure lightweight design suitable for airborne operations, and provide high-resolution imaging capabilities. Quotations are due by January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, with equipment delivery required by February 11, 2026 and a performance period spanning from December 3, 2025 to February 1, 2026.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, making it available exclusively to qualified small business entities. The RFQ number is 140F1G26Q0004, issued on January 5, 2026, with delivery on a FOB Destination basis to Mark Laker at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska. The solicitation does not specify a particular award value or budget range in the available documentation. The procurement encompasses multiple distinct equipment items required for a comprehensive airborne imaging system, with emphasis on meeting technical specifications for aircraft integration and imaging performance. Interested vendors should carefully review the detailed technical requirements outlined in the solicitation to ensure their proposed equipment and services meet all specified standards for compatibility and functionality.