UAS lidar yellowscan mapper ultra

The U.S. Geological Survey, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, seeks procurement of a UAS LiDAR scanner system (YellowScan Mapper Ultra or equivalent) to support multiple USGS Mission Areas and Department of the Interior agencies, with quotes due August 25, 2026 and questions due August 18. The procurement is a total small business set-aside issued as a Request for Quote under FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition procedures.

Place of performance is the USGS ESP Team at Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado, with delivery required by October 10, 2026. Period of performance runs September 4 through December 3, 2026. The NAICS code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 1550, Unmanned Aircraft.

The requirement comprises five line items totaling ten units: two YellowScan Mapper Ultra LiDAR scanners with integrated IMU, GPS, and RGB camera; two SBG Qinertia UAV Integrated Perpetual Licenses; two Quick Release Adaptors-Dovetail; tariff surcharge; and shipping and import fees. Minimum specifications for the LiDAR scanner include 1535nm Class 1 eye-safe laser, 2.5 centimeter precision and accuracy at 50 meters, 75-degree field of view, up to 3.5 million points per second, up to 7 echoes per measurement, and 640-meter laser range. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Quotations must include technical brochures demonstrating compliance with specifications, complete configurations with part numbers, and proof of manufacturer authorization. Vendors must be registered in SAM with active accounts and provide authentic, manufacturer-certified products in original packaging.