JBER ERF-UAS Avian Species Survey Services

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1) with Robotic Services, Inc, 800 S Clyde Morris BLVD, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-5723, for Eagle River Flats Impact Area UAS Avian Species Detection.

The minimum needs for this service contract are support the ongoing research to investigate the efficacy of using UAS for monitoring birds that occupy the Eagle River Flats (ERF) Impact Area at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson (JBER). The goal of this project is to develop the framework for and to initiate UAS-based aerial surveys for avian species within the ERF to collect data to inform effective management decisions on JBER. Comply with USACE Aviation Polices and Standards listed in the Aviation Policy Letter 95-1-1 dated 9 September 2022.  Develop a comprehensive work plan including project tasks, objectives, any concerns, and develop a project timeline.  Conduct UAS surveys at ERF for avian species distribution and abundance during migration timeframes. 

• Configure a UAS with the selected attributes, software, and hardware components that meets ERDC, USAF and JBER UAS requirements.
• Must have approved necessary waivers for operating a UAS at ERF on JBER;
• Conduct field work and data collection, with the support of the ERDC PI and JBER POC, on avian species distribution and abundance during two target sampling timeframes and target field sampling timeframe will be coordinated and approved by the ERDC PI and JBER POC. The available UAS launch location will be the EOD Pad. All fieldwork shall be scheduled with and approved by the ERDC PI and JBER Technical POCs and coordinated with the JBER Range Control and appropriate collaborators prior to initiating any field work.
  • All fieldwork conducted in the JBER-Richardson training areas must be approved through Range Control at least 30-days in advance and regular confirmation prior to field sampling to ensure mission deconfliction. The best time to conduct fieldwork may be on the weekends due to the JBER training tempo.
  • The contractor will deliver a field sampling schedule to and in coordination with the ERDC PI and JBER POC at least 30 days prior to sampling.

Provide a brief written synopsis (i.e., field summary) cataloging the survey area with any relevant geospatial survey area features, static survey maps, and the total number and/or duration of survey flights flown.

The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541370 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $19 million.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement.  However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including price, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same or similar product.  All capability statements received by the closing date of the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil.  Statements are due by 4:00 Central Time, Wednesday, 30 August 2023.  No phone calls will be accepted.