70328498 ISAB042 LEICA LIDAR SCANNER

The USGS EROS Science Center seeks to acquire two BLK360 G2 laser scanners to support wildland fire science research through detailed vegetation surveys across diverse landscapes. These scanners will be used to capture precise data on surface and canopy vegetation, including fuel type, size, and orientation, enabling the computation and modeling of critical ecosystem monitoring metrics. The equipment will integrate with an existing automated system for data processing, visualization, and distribution, enhancing a broader multi-agency program and supplementing current inventory tools without requiring new infrastructure. The solicitation, numbered 140G0126Q0206 under NAICS code 334516, is managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants-National within the Department of the Interior, with the prime point of contact being Brian Baker of the USGS. Responses are due by July 15, 2026, and the contract will be executed under the authority of the Department of the Interior, although the scanners will be deployed and used at the EROS Science Center in Sioux Falls, SD.