Multispectral Sensor Integration (Micasense RX)

The contract involves the integration of Micasense RX multispectral sensors onto unmanned aerial systems to enable precise detection and monitoring of algal blooms in aquatic environments. This effort requires the seamless adaptation of the sensor hardware to compatible drone platforms, ensuring optimal data collection through precise mounting, power integration, and environmental shielding. Critical to the project is the calibration of the sensors to maintain spectral accuracy under varying flight conditions and lighting, as well as full software compatibility with existing data processing systems used for algal bloom analysis. The work must support real-time or near-real-time imagery transmission and analysis capabilities to facilitate timely environmental response. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334510, indicating a focus on sensing and instrumentation manufacturing, and is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The solicitation was posted on August 1, 2026, with responses due by August 17, 2026, and performance is expected to occur without a designated place of performance, allowing flexibility in execution as long as deliverables meet technical specifications. The project supports NOAA’s mission in environmental monitoring through advanced remote sensing technology, requiring proven expertise in multispectral sensor integration, drone platform modification, and aquatic remote sensing applications.