Lidar Demonstration for Wake Turbulence

The U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Aviation Weather PNT Applications Division, V345) is issuing RFQ No. 6913G625Q300052 (Amendment 1) for a LiDAR demonstration to support wake‑turbulence research. Vendors must submit a price proposal and a technical submission (maximum five pages) by 3:00 PM EST, Nov 6 2025, to Karen Marino (karen.marino@dot.gov). The effort requires providing detailed vendor and contract information, a Technical Approach that addresses all SOW requirements and the “desirable features” listed in Table 1‑1 (e.g., unique identifier, date/time, vortex age, core position, rotation direction, circulation, ICAO type designator, and measurement‑quality data), and evidence of past performance. The contractor must conduct a pre‑deployment kick‑off meeting, attend bi‑weekly status meetings, and be prepared to adjust LiDAR operational, scan, and data‑processing parameters at least once during the data‑collection campaign. Award will be made on a best‑value basis, evaluating Technical Approach and Past Performance (the Government may award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them). The contract is anticipated to be a purchase order; no set‑aside is applied (NAICS 541990). Offerors must complete required representations (small‑business, veteran‑owned, etc.) and comply with all solicitation terms to remain eligible.

Notice ID

6c92b8de638d444fbb27639de541c3e6

Solicitation Number

6913G625Q300052

NAICS Code

541990

Classification Code

R499