RCA recompete

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to provide Requirements, Capabilities and Analysis for Earth Observations (RCA-EO) services through a pre-solicitation notice. The contract will support the National Land Imaging Program (NLIP) by collecting and maintaining databases of user needs, analyzing land imaging capabilities, and developing frameworks for observing system performance assessment. Key objectives include characterizing observing system capabilities, modeling error propagation, designing relational databases, and developing communication strategies for land imaging data. The solicitation targets engineering services professionals with expertise in collecting and analyzing land imaging user needs and observation capabilities. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due on February 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with submission materials limited to 12 pages for the RFI portion and 10 pages for the sources sought section.

The pre-solicitation notice is currently marked with no specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors in the Engineering Services (NAICS 541330) category. While specific award values are not detailed in the current documentation, the contract appears focused on professional support services for earth observation data analysis and system evaluation. The procurement will leverage the Professional: Engineering/Technical support classification (PSC R425) and is anticipated to involve complex technical assessments of satellite imagery and remote sensing capabilities. The USGS seeks a contractor capable of providing comprehensive analysis and strategic insights into land imaging technologies and user requirements. The contract timeline and specific service delivery expectations will likely be further clarified in subsequent solicitation documents as the procurement process advances.