Multispectral and Radiometric Thermal Imaging Sensor Integration

The contract seeks a subcontractor to supply and integrate radiometric thermal infrared and multispectral imaging sensors into unmanned aerial system payloads, ensuring full compliance with MISB metadata standards and the National Defense Authorization Act requirements. The sensors must deliver precise, calibrated imaging data suitable for operational use in environmental monitoring and land management applications under the Forest Service’s jurisdiction. Integration must support seamless data collection, storage, and transmission while maintaining system interoperability and security protocols aligned with federal mandates. The opportunity is open for proposals through June 12, 2026, under NAICS code 334510 which pertains to other electronic instrumentation manufacturing. The contracting entity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, with performance expected to support national land surveillance missions. Although specific location details are unspecified, the project emphasizes technical rigor, regulatory adherence, and the ability to deliver proven, field-deployable sensor systems without reliance on foreign-sourced components. Subcontractors must demonstrate technical expertise in sensor integration, metadata compliance, and experience working with UAS platforms for federal agency missions.