Landsat Science Team

Added: Jun 06, 2011 1:28 pm Modified: Apr 09, 2012 9:59 amTrack Changes Research on issues pertinant to Landsat

Added: Jun 06, 2011 1:28 pm Modified: Mar 15, 2012 3:20 pmTrack Changes Research on issues pertinant to Landsat

Added: Jun 06, 2011 1:28 pm NAICS Code: 541712. The U.S. Geological Survey, Center for EROS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has a requirement for research and technical support on scientific and engineering topics related to the development and support of the USGS Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) and follow-on missions. The government anticipates multiple awards from this solicitation. Key personnel from each of the contracts will become non-permanent members of the Landsat Science Team. The Landsat Science Team will conduct research on issues critical to the success of the LDCM, including data acquisition, data calibration, sensor performance, product access and format, user applications, and science opportunities for new- and past-generation Landsat data. The Team will offer research and science support to the USGS on topics that will affect the overall success of the LDCM mission. The Team plays a critical role in reducing mission risks and ensuring that critical design and functionality issues are addressed. Actual performance is estimated to begin on or about September 15, 2011, with four (4) additional option years. The Request for Proposals will be issued on or about June 22, 2011. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP electronically at http://Fedconnect.gov All interested offerors responding to this Request for Proposals should download the solicitation from the website given and provide a written response by the due date indicated on the solicitation. Only written responses received by the due date will be accepted. Telephone and/or fax requests will not be accepted. This solicitation is being issued using full and open competition. The resultant contracts will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation. The government point of contact on this solicitation is Meridith Potts, mpotts@usgs.gov.