D--EO 14398 - This requirement is for support services USGS Alaska Science Center.
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to the Alaska Satellite Facility at the University of Alaska. This requirement is for specialized software development services to support the USGS Alaska Science Center. The agency believes the Alaska Satellite Facility is the only source reasonably available to fulfill this need. Capability statements from other responsible parties are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a specialized software script capable of applying radiometric terrain correction to commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery. This software must process imagery obtained under the Civil Applications Committee, provided in National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) specified file formats. Specifically, it needs to handle National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF)-formatted Sensor Independent Complex Data imagery from commercial satellite missions contracted through the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and tasked by NGA. The capability must include processing imagery from commercial SAR providers such as Capella Space, ICEYE, and Umbra.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source Purchase Order)
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 15, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes to satisfy FAR Subpart 5.203 and is not a request for competitive quotes. While responsible parties may submit capability statements, a determination not to compete this action based on responses is at the sole discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be issued.
Additional Notes
Responses or inquiries must be submitted via electronic mail to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov by the closing date. Submissions via hardcopy or the SAM.gov portal will not be accepted.