U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

67 -- DIGITAL AERIAL CAMERA SYSTEM SOL 00CRQQ0270 DUE 080800 POC Robert C. Valdez, Contracting Officer (303) 236-5900 ext 424 The U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center has a requirement for a digital aerial camera system for use by East African partner institutions to monitor water hyacinth, wetlands, water quality, land cover and other parameters. Such a camera system is required in order to meet the high spatial and temporal resolution requirements of monitoring activities in the region. Digital camera systems can be used for rapid and flexible acquisition of digital imagery, which can be readily integrated into GIS and imagine processing systems for analysis and output. Associated with the camera system purchase are two (2) service activities, Camera System Training: At or near the time of system delivery, the vendor shall provide necessary training for up to 12 operators of camera system and users of camera data (trainees). Maintenance Support, the vendor shall be responsible for telephone and email support of the camera system and software, either through direct interface with East African institutions or by way of staff at the USGS/EROS Data Center. Maintenance shall be required for 12 months. Salient characteristics are as follows: Separate non-interlaced sensors for three (3) channels (min) capable of acquiring images simultaneously; Sensor arrays for each camera capable of providing at least 900,000 pixels (e.g. 1024 x 1024) of which at least 810,000 (90 percent) shall be common to all three camera images; Ability to use separate and changeable optical filters; GPS and Inertial Navigation System/Inertial Measurement Unit integrated with camera, flight planning, and navigation or a stabilizing gyro to assure level attitude of camera and GPS integrated with camera, flight planning, and navigation; Software capable of using SPS and/or INS/IMU information to georegister imagery over flat terrain to within 20 m in UTM projection (WGS84); Include lap-top or other portable computer capable of running software and hardware required to operate the camera system; Fit in 26.5 cm x 14.5 cm camera port. Need ability to fly camera in light Cessna 172 type aircraft; Spectral range: ~450-900 nm; GSD (pixel size) of >1.5 m at 2000 m AGL and GSD of <0.5 m at 800 m AGL; Flight planning software, "fly-to" indicator, and automatic camera firing,; Capable of acquiring and storing 3-band images at least six (6) times per minute; Portable and robust design can be transported on commercial airplanes; (Semi) automated band-to-band coregistration; Adjustable gain with at least 8-bit quantization; External hard dirve or other transportable storage medium capable of storing data for at least six (6) hours of data acquisition; Power supply; 12-28V with alternative power supply for 110-230 V; Reusable protective case suitable for safely shipping with courier services and on commercial airlines; Max weight (not including case): 50 kg. Interested parties shall complete the attached Request for Quotation 00CRQQ0270 at the following website: http://ideasec.usgs.gov/. See Note 1. Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477437). (0203)

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