"Demonstration of UAS-Borne Geophysical Imaging for Permafrost Characterization and Environmental Hazard Detection "

SOL #: W912HQ26CA016Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W4LD USA HECSA
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research (AJ11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 17, 2026

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.
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Quick Summary

The Department of the Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has issued an award to The Pennsylvania State University for their proposal titled "Demonstration of UAS-Borne Geophysical Imaging for Permafrost Characterization and Environmental Hazard Detection." This award was made against Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W912HQ24S0003.

Scope of Work

The awarded project focuses on the demonstration of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-borne geophysical imaging technologies. The primary objective is for permafrost characterization and environmental hazard detection, falling under the product service code AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; Basic Research).

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Award Notice
  • Awardee: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Award Date: March 17, 2026
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Issuing Office: W4LD USA HECSA (DEPT OF THE ARMY)

Additional Information

This award signifies the successful conclusion of a competitive process initiated under BAA W912HQ24S0003. For further inquiries, contact Parker Condit at parker.condit@usace.army.mil or 703-428-7147.

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