Description
The USDA NRCS is seeking a contractor to design, maintain, and operate an automated geospatial data processing system that will monitor nationwide conservation easement changes. The system must ingest satellite, aerial, and other remote‑sensing data, perform preprocessing, and ensure compliance with NRCS quality standards. The effort is a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a base period of one year and four optional one‑year extensions, totaling up to five years of service.
• Scope: System design, development, operation, and ongoing maintenance for easement change detection.
• Data sources: Satellite, aerial imagery, and other remotely sensed datasets.
• Deliverables: Technical narrative, price worksheet, signed SF‑18, and compliance documentation.
• Period of performance: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2031 (up to 5 years).
• Submission deadline: 09/21/2026 09:00 ET (electronic submission only).
• Questions due: 09/16/2026 11:00 ET (email to contracting officer).