Satellite Imagery Subscription
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a Satellite Imagery Subscription to support its Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) and Volcano Science Center. This Firm Fixed Price opportunity aims to provide daily satellite imagery for global volcanic activity monitoring. Quotes are due April 24, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This solicitation seeks a satellite imagery subscription service to enhance the USGS's ability to monitor volcanic activity worldwide. The service will provide critical data to scientists for preserving life and property, mitigating natural hazards, and maintaining situational awareness by evaluating volcanic signatures and identifying escalating unrest.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Imagery Access: Multispectral, moderate spatial resolution (10-30 meters), near-daily satellite imagery with global coverage and access to archives.
- Functionality: Tools for cloud cover filtering, band combinations, custom composites, rapid comparison of sequential/historical imagery, and extraction of spectral band values.
- Data Quality: Spatial registration and harmonization of bands for accurate pixel tracking, low latency data availability (within 24 hours of satellite pass), and high temporal resolution (daily collections).
- Output & Sharing: Images downloadable in GeoTIFF, NTF, or other georeferenced formats. Derived image products (png, jpegs) must be shareable with foreign government partners and on social media.
- User Access: Online accounts for 10-15 scientists to use the PlanetInsights platform.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed Price Quote.
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through six months (Remainder of FY2026).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 541360 (Surveying and Mapping Services) with a $28.5M size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, 1700 PD.
- Questions Deadline: April 20, 2026, 1700 PD.
- Submission Method: Via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced technically acceptable.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.
Additional Notes
This acquisition will be awarded in accordance with FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All amendments must be signed and included with the quote.