LiDAR Datasets Analysis for Aircraft Exhaust Plume Rise Behavior

The U.S. Department of Transportation – Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ No. 6913G626Q300017) for a firm‑fixed‑price contract to analyze LiDAR datasets and develop the parameters needed to validate the revised plume‑rise algorithm in AERMOD version 24.1.42. The effort, performed under FAR Parts 12 and 13 (NAICS 541620, no set‑aside), requires the contractor to (1) provide the raw LiDAR dataset, (2) clean, reformat, and quality‑control the data to align with current aircraft, engine, and meteorology information, (3) deliver draft and final technical reports, (4) supply all analysis documentation, and (5) conduct weekly teleconferences through 12/31/2026. Key deliverable dates are 5/31/2026 (raw data), 7/15/2026 (processed data), 8/31/2026 (draft report), 9/30/2026 (final report), with all work completed by 12/31/2026. Offers must be submitted as a firm‑fixed‑price quote for the listed CLINs, emailed to Karen Marino (karen.marino@dot.gov) by 5:00 PM ET on 03/25/2026; questions are due in writing by 2:00 PM ET on 03/23/2026. All offerors must be SAM‑registered, and the contract will be awarded on a sole‑source basis to AECOM in accordance with FAR 13.106‑1(b).

Notice ID

b434dcfd0d64434a94635c060d374973

Solicitation Number

6913G626Q300017

NAICS Code

541620

Classification Code

F111