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Landsat 5 year Definitive Contract

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The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a five year definitive contract, consisting of a base year and four option years, to provide advanced flight and ground systems engineering for its land remote sensing missions. To ensure unbiased technical expertise and secure access to mission critical government systems, the work must be performed by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. This requirement is essential for maintaining Landsat data continuity in accordance with the National Space Policy and the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 and will be managed by the Department of the Interior. The primary objective is to support the continuous collection and utilization of satellite data to benefit national security, environmental study, and natural resource management. Performance of the contract is slated for Sioux Falls, with Sean Jones serving as the primary point of contact.

General Info

Five-year FFRDC contract for USGS land remote sensing flight and ground systems engineering.

Agency

Department of the Interior → USGS - U. S. Geological Survey

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Sioux Falls, SD, USA

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PostedDec 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment of the Interior → USGS - U. S. Geological Survey

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of the Interior → USGS - U. S. Geological Survey

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Contacts

Sean Jones

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Full Description

Landsat 5 year Definitive Contract The U.S. Geological Survey requires unbiased; highly reliable; and technically advanced flight and ground systems engineering to continue successfully operating and developing its land remote sensing missions. Given the acquisition-sensitive nature of these activities and the need for access to mission-critical government systems; this work must be performed by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. An FFRDC provides the government with independent; conflict-free technical expertise that cannot be sourced from commercial Definitive Contractors; ensuring all engineering analysis and decision-making are conducted solely in the national interest and with the highest standards of accountability; security; and fiscal stewardship. The Definitive Contract being requested is a five year - base plus four option years Definitive Contract.
The USGS ensures Landsat data continuity as required under the National Space Policy; which the Trump Administration promulgated in December 2020. Landsat is also needed to achieve the goals of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 Public Law 102-555; or the 1992 act; which stated that The national interest of the United States lies in maintaining international leadership in satellite land remote sensing… and; that The continuous collection and utilization of land remote sensing data from space are of significant benefit in studying and understanding human impacts on the global environment;in managing Earth natural resources; in carrying out national security functions; and in planning and conducting many other activities of scientific; economic; and social importance.