Small Area Contract - Aerial photography services of small area or site imagery

Aerial photography services of small area or site imagery. This procurement will encompass a variety of requirements for aerial photography (analog and direct digital), scanning and orthorectification services in support of multiple government agency programs. The primary requirement will be for 1:7,920 scale, 6 inch (153mm) camera focal length, 9"x9" format color positive aerial film, of approximately 70,000 NRI sites located nationwide. Other requirements include various photographic scales and/or ground sample distances and multiple film and camera types. The location of each site or area will be identified by latitude longitude coordinates and ground elevation. Photo acquisition periods are established by state and geographic areas according to leaf-on or agricultural growing seasons and range from approximately March through September. This solicitation will result in multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a base period (calendar year 2011), and 1 option period (calendar year 2012). Negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders will be issued for all work required. Contract Solicitation (RFP) USDA-NRCS-2-11 and Task Order Solicitation (RFP) SAC-2-11-1 will be issued on or about December 17, 2010 with proposals due January 20, 2011. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. To obtain a copy of this solicitation, you may download it by visiting www.apfo.usda.gov/contractservices.html on/or after December 20, 2010.