NOAA NOS NGS Terrestrial Lidar Scanners

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Ocean Services National Geodetic Survey division, issued a Special Notice on April 8, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for terrestrial lidar scanning systems. NOAA intends to procure two specialized RIEGL lidar scanners—the VZ-600i and VZ-2000i models—along with associated software, training, and warranty support. The notice indicates that NOAA believes only RIEGL systems meet the agency's specialized requirements for survey-grade 3D data collection at long-range distances exceeding 2 kilometers while maintaining high accuracy and point density in remote terrestrial locations. This procurement supports NOAA's congressionally mandated National Shoreline survey and various emergency response and damage assessment operations across the nation.

Interested contractors who believe they can meet NOAA's stated requirements were required to submit written affidavits demonstrating comprehensive capability by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time—a seven-day response window from the notice posting date. Submissions must include detailed technical narrative statements sufficient to establish bona fide capability and should be directed via email to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The anticipated NAICS code is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), with a 1,000-employee business size standard. NOAA retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole-source award to RIEGL USA or open the requirement to full and open competition based on the responses received. The equipment delivery window extends from July 24, 2026, through July 23, 2027, with shipment directed to NOAA facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland.