The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Laboratory (CRREL) Remote Sensing/GIS Center of Expertise (RS/GIS CX) in Hanover, New Hampshire intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Riegl USA, INC upon the basis of the authority provided at FAR 13.106-1(b). ERDC-CRREL’s Remote Sensing/GIS Center of Expertise (RS/GIS CX) in Hanover, New Hampshire seeks to procure four (4) TopoFlight Flight Management Systems (FMS),including associated hardware, software, and operating licenses, compatible with their existing VQ-580ii airborne system, VP-1 sensor pod, Riegl VQ-840-G topography/bathymetry lidar sensor pod and HeliPod system. RSGIS CX currently owns and operates the VQ-580ii airborne system, VP-1 sensor pod, Riegl VQ-840-G topography/bathymetry lidar sensor pod and HeliPod system, for the collection of high accuracy point cloud measurements from a helicopter or fixed-wing platform over land and shallow water targets. Current FMS owned and operated by RSGIS CX are approaching end-of-life and are not compatible with newer sensors operated by RSGIS CX. RSGIS CX requires these new FMS to replace old systems so that there is a common operating procedure across all airborne assets operated by RSGIS CX. The FMS must be compatible with each above-mentioned system, as well as all Riegl airborne laser scanning sensors and Applanix inertial measurement unit systems. The FMS provides flight planning capabilities, allowing RSGIS CX personnel to prepare flight lines prior to data collection in order to both optimize data collection for lidar and imagery data and reduce required flight time. In addition, the FMS provides both system operator and pilot real-time visual cues and guidance during flight and data acquisition (Altitude, heading, turn rates, distance to next flight line, etc.). The requested instrumentation must have 100% seamless interoperability with existing equipment (Riegl VQ-580ii, Riegl VP-1 with VUX-240; Riegl VQ-840-G) and each system (quantity 4) should include the following minimum specifications: TopoFlight Mission planning software capable of creating flight line and image acquisition location targets for geographic targets. TopoFlight Flight Management System, compatible with Riegl airborne laser scanner sensors and Applanix inertial measurement units. Operator display/computer for flight planning and real-time navigation; includes all necessary power and communication cables. Pilot Display for real-time navigation, with direct wired connection to Operator computer, providing communication and power to the Pilot Display; includes all necessary power and communication cables. Mounting solution for Pilot Display, so that the pilot has direct view of the display without limiting view outside of aircraft. Mounting solution for Operator display, so that the system operator can secure the display inside the aircraft cockpit. Able to be powered from 24VDC power supply. Software licensing and maintenance (12-months) Riegl USA, Inc. has been identified as the only source capable of fulfilling the Government’s requirement because of the proprietary hardware and software systems in place with CRREL’s existing Riegl USA RS/GIS CX sensors and systems. The requested instrumentation must have 100% seamless interoperability with existing equipment (Riegl VP-1 with VUX-240; Riegl VQ-840-G). Riegl USA, Inc. has been identified as the only company authorized to distribute Riegl products in the United States. Riegl maintains proprietary rights to the equipment necessary to fulfill the Government’s requirements; continuity between equipment and specially designed software is vital to preserve the validity of the Contractor’s warranty and ensure successful operations. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy. Responses to this notice shall be submitted NLT 12:00 PM CST, Thursday, 7 September 2022 to
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