Satellite Imagery Subscription

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Science Center is seeking quotations for a satellite imagery subscription service through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140G0326Q0088. The procurement requires a satellite imagery subscription platform (specifically PlanetInsights) that provides global daily multispectral satellite imagery at 3-30 meter spatial resolution with spectral coverage spanning visible through microwave frequencies, including NIR, SWIR, and thermal infrared bands. Key requirements include low-latency imagery delivery within 24 hours, cloud cover filtering, spectral band manipulation tools, temporal comparison capabilities, pixel-level spectral extraction, download functionality in georeferenced formats, and support for a minimum of 20,000 viewable tiles per month. The solicitation will be evaluated using a lowest priced technically acceptable approach, with awards going to offerors who meet all required technical specifications and comply with solicitation requirements. Critical deadlines include April 20, 2026 at 1700 PD for submission of questions to the Contracting Officer (Tracy Huot at tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov) and April 24, 2026 at 1700 PD for quotation submissions.

This is a full and open competition procurement with no small business set-aside designation, utilizing FAR 12 commercial items acquisition procedures under NAICS code 541360 (Surveying and Mapping Services). The contract requires online accounts for 10-15 USGS scientists covering a six-month performance period from May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with vendors expected to submit firm, fixed-price quotes in U.S. dollars. No specific incumbent contractor or award value is identified in the solicitation notice. Vendors must maintain active SAM registration with a valid Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and support derived image products shareable with foreign government partners as PNGs and JPEGs with appropriate copyright and logos. The subscription platform will support optional ad hoc downloads of full-resolution data priced per square kilometer for areas of interest.