Forest Carbon Remote Sensing RFI

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has issued a Request for Information regarding forest carbon remote sensing capabilities and applications, with responses due November 9, 2026. This is an exploratory market-intelligence RFI, not a competitive procurement solicitation, and does not establish a binding contract or guarantee future award.

The Commonwealth seeks detailed information from vendors, researchers, and technology providers on remote sensing platforms, data processing capabilities, accuracy metrics, and prior experience with forest carbon monitoring projects. The scope encompasses technologies and methodologies for monitoring, quantifying, and assessing forest carbon stocks, carbon sequestration rates, and forest health metrics across Massachusetts. Respondents should address their remote sensing platforms' technical specifications, accuracy performance, data integration capabilities with existing state systems, implementation timelines, and cost estimates for comprehensive statewide forest carbon monitoring.

Responses will inform the Commonwealth's strategic planning for forest carbon monitoring and climate mitigation initiatives and will guide development of specifications for potential future formal solicitations. The RFI does not include pricing terms, contract values, or incumbent designations. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or technical evaluation criteria are specified in this information-gathering phase.