Aerial Survey Flight Operations

The contract entails conducting aerial survey flights across forested regions in the Rocky Mountain Region to assess tree mortality and damage, utilizing aircraft provided by the government and specialized DMSM software for data collection and analysis. The work is part of a broader effort to monitor forest health and support land management decisions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through the Csa Intermountain 2 Usda-fs office. All flight operations must be carried out in compliance with federal protocols and using the specified equipment, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely data output. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541370, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by 11:00 PM ET on May 18, 2026. The place of performance is not explicitly defined beyond the Rocky Mountain Region, implying flexibility in operational bases as long as survey coverage targets the designated forested areas. The contract is governed by standard federal subcontracting regulations and requires adherence to all applicable environmental, safety, and data reporting standards tied to USDA forest monitoring programs.