Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase of High Resolution Satellite Imagery

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to purchase high-resolution satellite imagery as a sole source purchase. The project requires high-quality aerial and satellite images of the project boundary, including nearshore estuarine and marine aquatic ecosystems. The university has determined that L3 Harris Technologies is the sole reseller of Vantor products and services in the United States, which owns and operates a constellation of WorldView 3 satellites. The Gulf Coast Geospatial team conducted an extensive search for vendors capable of meeting the timeframe for this Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program (PPBEP). The project will consist of Maxar WorldView 3 or Legion 1-6 high resolution satellite image data collection for the NOAA Site. • The project requires high-resolution satellite imagery for the NOAA Site. • The university has determined that L3 Harris Technologies is the sole reseller of Vantor products and services in the United States. • The project will consist of Maxar WorldView 3 or Legion 1-6 high resolution satellite image data collection. • The Gulf Coast Geospatial team conducted an extensive search for vendors capable of meeting the timeframe for this Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program (PPBEP). • The university is seeking to purchase the imagery as a sole source purchase.