Drone and ATV Operations Support

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide drone and ATV operations support for conducting aerial and ground-based reconnaissance along river systems, with a focus on thermal imaging and inspections of inaccessible terrain. The work will involve operating and maintaining unmanned aerial systems and all-terrain vehicles to gather critical data, monitor environmental conditions, and ensure equipment readiness through detailed logging procedures. Operations are expected to support environmental assessment, infrastructure inspection, and resource management tasks in challenging and remote river environments. The solicitation is posted under NAICS code 541360 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is issued by the Upper Colorado Regional Office within the Department of the Interior. Responses are due by August 13, 2026, with no specific set-aside designation indicated. The contract does not list a defined place of performance or point of contact, suggesting that operations may span multiple locations within the Upper Colorado River region. Interested parties must review the full solicitation via the provided SAM.gov link to fully understand operational expectations, technical requirements, and compliance obligations.