Aerial LiDAR Data Acquisition (Flight Operations)

Aerial LiDAR data collection will be conducted across six abandoned mining claims located in remote areas of Alaska, requiring comprehensive flight planning, precise sensor deployment, and the delivery of raw point cloud data. The work demands specialized expertise in airborne remote sensing, operational coordination in challenging environments, and adherence to high-accuracy data collection standards to ensure usable geographic information for post-mining land assessment and environmental monitoring. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to respond, reinforcing a federal emphasis on supporting small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 481219 identifies the work as other air transportation services, aligning the scope with non-scheduled aerial operations focused on data acquisition rather than passenger or cargo transport. The solicitation was posted on May 3, 2026, with responses due by May 13, 2026, and is managed by the Alaska State Office under the Department of the Interior, though no specific point of contact or physical address is provided. The performance location is the remote Alaskan mining claims themselves, requiring logistical readiness for operations in isolated, potentially weather-sensitive regions with minimal infrastructure.