LiDAR Tree Survey
Overview
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS), is conducting market research to identify qualified firms for a LiDAR Tree Survey in Gray, Maine. The survey is required to mitigate radar beam blockage at the WSR-88D Weather Radar (KGYX) caused by surrounding vegetation. Responses are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a comprehensive geospatial inventory of vegetation within a 1200-foot radius of the radar tower to inform a decision on whether to remove vegetation or raise the radar tower. Key requirements include:
- Aerial LiDAR Acquisition: High-density data (minimum 8 points per square meter) and imagery to create a geospatial model of canopy height.
- Cadastral Surveying: Identification of property boundaries to attribute vegetation to "Stakeholder Zones" (Government-controlled vs. Private land).
- Threat Classification: Categorizing vegetation into three tiers based on Tip Elevation (Ztip) relative to Mean Sea Level (MSL).
- Deliverables: Classified Point Clouds (.LAS/.LAZ), Vegetation Obstruction "Heat Maps," Digital Surface Models (DSM), and a final Survey Report.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541370 (Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services)
- Performance Period: Within 90 days of contract award
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
Evaluation
Capability statements must demonstrate an understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically regarding high-precision mapping against current and potential future tower heights. Information received will be used to finalize the acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. Interested vendors must submit electronic responses to Taylor Wisneski (taylor.wisneski@noaa.gov). Cadastral surveying capabilities are a mandatory requirement for this effort.