HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FLIGHTS FOR GLERL

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Aerial Associates Photography Inc. for non-personal services for hyperspectral imaging flights on a specially equipped aircraft to detect and map harmful algal blooms (HABS) in the areas of Lake Michigan, Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair, and Lake Huron. The period of performance is from the date of award to December 30, 2026. • The sole source determination is based on NOAA's requirement that Aerial Associates Photography Inc. is the only source to perform the required flights that is specially equipped. • The flights are federally mandated, and Aerial Associates Photography Inc. is the only vendor in the area that has a modified aircraft capable of mounting the government's hyperspectral data imager. • Firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of the pre-solicitation notice.