NOAA NOS NGS Aerial Camera Systems

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Ocean Service (NOS) and National Geodetic Survey (NGS), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Phase One aerial camera systems and associated software and support services. The procurement focuses on upgrades to existing Applanix Digital Sensor System (DSS) systems that support the Coastal Mapping Program, which is critical for maintaining accurate nautical charts and ensuring safe navigation of the Nation's waterways. Key requirements include Phase One PAS 880 1st and 2nd Generation Multi-Spectral Aerial Camera Systems with RGB and Near-Infrared nadir cameras, RGB oblique cameras, mission planning software, and Platinum-level hardware and software maintenance and licensing. Potential vendors must be licensed by the manufacturer to sell and support the specified equipment and must demonstrate capability to provide complete systems with associated support. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted via email to Kirstin Bryant at Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov with a copy to Nicole Lawson at Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2026, with a maximum two-page response limit.

This is a market research notice with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or current award value information is provided in the documentation. The procurement specifies the need for two complete emergency response camera systems and four standalone RGB cameras, with the initial Phase One 1st Generation system to be delivered upon award and upgraded to the 2nd Generation once available. The contract includes one base year of Platinum maintenance, support, and licensing with four optional renewal years for a total potential five-year engagement. Vendors must meet specific technical specifications, including a 40-degree field of view, 1-second camera cycle time, and the capability to capture imagery at 0.25- to 0.50-foot resolution from 3,500 feet above ground level. Qualified vendors must also maintain a U.S.-based service center in the 48 contiguous states with 24-hour technical issue resolution capability and loaner equipment availability. The applicable NAICS code is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.