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Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Opps ID: NBD00159536196411860
Posted Date: May 11, 2023
Due Date: May 21, 2023
Solicitation No: 110
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/ab90b86740...
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Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
110
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA FOREST SERVICE
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
  • Original Published Date: May 11, 2023 04:30 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 21, 2023 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date:
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 5999 - MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Missoula , MT
    USA
Description

Description



The purpose of this announcement is to obtain market research associated with acquisition of an Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera. Specifically, the United States Forest Service (USFS) is seeking interested vendors capable of providing radiometric, infrared, electro-optical/RGB Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera compatible with Pixhawk/PX4 and Ardupilot command and control configurations for the Fire and Aviation Program that meet our operational requirements as identified below.



REQUEST FOR INFORMATION



Acquisition of radiometric, infrared, electro-optical/RGB Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera compatible with Pixhawk/PX4 and Ardupilot command and control configurations.



Special Notice Number: SN-XXXX-XX



Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)



Office: Forest Service



Location: National Technology and Development Program – Missoula, MT



RFI Issue Date: 01/14/2023



RFI Response Date: 01/22/2023



Submittal of information:



The information requested by this RFI shall be provided, in writing (hard-copy or electronic), by close of business (4:30 p.m. Mountain Time) 05/2/2023 to the following address:



Background



The FS has implemented a process to access availability and applicability of radiometric, infrared, electro-optical/RGB Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera compatible with Pixhawk/PX4 and Ardupilot command and control configurations.



The FS relies on various makes and models of UAS and sensors. Primary missions are for data collection, aerial imagery, situational awareness, and reconnaissance. It is critical for Camera /Sensor to have integral UAS connections compatible with multiple makes and models of UAS with associated configurable software.



Camera/Sensor Utilization



The FS utilizes cameras and sensors in conjunction with UAS for firefighting and resource management.



Conditions in the field may place the camera/sensor in austere Mountainous terrain, Forested Areas, Remote Areas with reduced or no cellular coverage, high altitude areas, smokey, hot and dry to cool and humid sea level climates, performing reconnaissance missions.



REQUESTED INFORMATION



Vendors/contractors who respond to this Request for Information (RFI) are requested to provide all the following information in writing and in accordance with the directions below:



Summary



The USFS is requesting information and market research on radiometric (non-radiometric options will be considered), infrared, electro-optical/RGB Unmanned Aircraft Sensor/Camera compatible with Pixhawk/PX4 and Ardupilot command and control. The Camera/Sensor may be used in a multitude of different resources areas and missions throughout the Agency. All Camera/Sensor specifications must meet the minimum specifications spelled out within this RFI.



If certain Camera’s/Sensor’s meet the specifications, the US Government will require demonstrations, testing and evaluation to ensure that all Camera/Sensors meet perform at the claimed specification and meet the mission needs of the USFS. It is required that vendors responding to this RFI provide proof that their product has been integrated with Pixhawk/PX4 and Ardupilot command and control configurations. This configuration shall have the Capability to set and read settings from the camera through the flight application.



Prior to all contracts and procurements, all vendors and contractors shall possess a current and valid DUNS number/SAMS registry certification prior to consideration by the Agency. Said information shall precede the date of the vendor demonstration, testing and evaluation. Aside from meeting the minimum specifications below, financially unreasonable Camera/Sensors will be rejected.



COMPANY INFORMATION



Company name



Company mailing address



Company point of contact (name & title)



Point of contact's telephone numbers



Company's size standard for the NAICS information provided above



PRICE INFORMATION



All interested vendors/contractors shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) that includes the following costs:



Camera



Battery if applicable



Thermal Sensor



Gimbal



TECHNICAL INFORMATION:



Interested vendors/contractors should provide Camera/Sensor information for their Make and Models that meet or exceed the following requirements:



Requirements



Dimensions/Weight



not greater than: 76 mm x 107 mm x 102 mm (2.99 in x 4.21 in x 4.01 in)



Weight:

Thermal Camera



Thermal Imager: Uncooled VOx Microbolometer



FPA/Digital Video Display Formats: 640 X 512 or better



Pixel Pitch: 17 um



Spectral Band: 7.5-13.5 um



Full Frame Rates: 30 Hz or

Exportable Frame Rates:

Sensitivity (Nedt):

Scene Range (high Gain): 640-512: -25 to 135 C



Scene Range Low Gain: -40 to 550 C



File Storage: Selectable MicroSD card and internal storage



Photo Format: JPEG, TIFF, R-JPEG



Video Format: 8 bit- MOV, MP4 14 bit-TIFF Sequence, SEQ



IMAGE PROCESSING & DISPLAY CONTROL



Image Optimization



Digital Detail Enhancement



Polarity Control (Black Hot/ White Hot)



Camera produces geotagged images directly to the onboard SD card or internal storage.



Color and Monochrome Palettes



Capability to set and read settings from the camera through the flight application.



Gimbal



Angular Vibration Range: ±0.01°



Mount: Detachable



Controllable Range: Tilt: +30° to -90° / Pan: ±320°



Mechanical Range: Tilt: +45° to -130° / Pan: ±330° / Roll: -90° to +60°



Max Controllable Speed: Tilt: ≥ 90°/s Pan: 90°/s



Visual Camera



Sensor: 1/1.7” CMOS with ≥ 12 M effective pixels



Lens: Prime Lense with focus at ≥ 8 mm, FOV of ≥ 57.12°× 42.44°



Digital Zoom: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x



Photo Format: JPEG



Video Formats: MOV, MP4



Video Resolution: ≥ 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 29.97p FHD: 1920×1080 29.97p



Working Modes: Capture, Record, Playback



Still Photography Modes: single shot, burst shooting (3/5 frames), intervals of 2,3,4,7,10,20,30 sec.



Video Caption: supported



Anti-flicker: Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz.



Storage: MicroSD card, Min. capacity: 128 GB. UHS-3 required. Internal storage capabilities preferred, with option to save video and image capture to MicroSD card required.



Supported File System: FAT 32 (≤ 32GB), exFAT (≥32 GB)



Interface: Serial, USB, Ethernet connections or Micro USB



LENS AND RESOLUTION OPTIONS



Thermal Lense options range: 9 mm, 13mm, 19mm, 25mm or 18°, 32°, 45°, 69°



≥640×≥512 FoV, iFoV N/A, f/1.25 45°×37° 1.308 mr, f/1.25 32°×26° 0.895 mr, f/1.1 25°×20° 0.680 mr



≥336×≥256 FoV, iFoV f/1.25 35°×27° 1.889 mr, f/1.25 25°×19° 1.308 mr, f/1.25 17°×13° 0.895 mr, N/A



Minimum Focus Distance: 3.2 cm, 7.6 cm, 15.3 cm, 30 cm



Hyperfocal Distance: 1.1 m, 2.2 m, 4.8 m, 11m



Hyperfocal Depth of Field: 1.1 m, 2.2 m, 4.8 m, 11m



OTHER:



Weather considerations: Water resistant preferred



Interface: Serial, USB, Ethernet connections or Micro USB



End Requirements



Note:



Country of origin of manufacturer and component breakdown required.



You may provide any other pertinent information that may contribute to efficiencies related to this RFI that will assist the Government in developing specifications for future solicitation.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES 1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, MS-1138
  • WASHINGTON , DC 20250
  • USA
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History
  • May 11, 2023 04:30 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

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