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Bureau of Reclamation Solicits Aerial LiDAR Snow Survey Projects for Water Supply Forecasting

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals to advance water supply forecasting through aerial LiDAR snow surveys in the western United States. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) - Scope and Requirements: - Projects must deploy aerial LiDAR snow surveys to improve snow monitoring and water supply forecasting - At least 80% of requested federal funding must be used for aerial LiDAR survey flights - Projects must be conducted within the Reclamation 17-State domain (AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY) - Proposals should include partnerships with water management and forecasting agencies to facilitate data integration and knowledge sharing - Eligible applicants include government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses - Funding Details: - Total estimated program funding: $6,500,000 - Individual awards expected to range from $300,000 to $999,999 - Approximately 7 awards anticipated - No cost sharing required, but encouraged - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial LiDAR snow survey services (data collection, analysis, and integration) - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on operational integration of LiDAR data into water supply forecasts - Projects must demonstrate value for water management decisions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the use of aerial LiDAR technology and related services

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation's Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program aims to improve the skill of water supply forecasts by enhancing snow monitoring using emerging technologies to complement existing monitoring techniques and networks. This program invites proposals from eligible applicants to conduct aerial LiDAR snow surveys to improve water supply forecasting. Strong applications should include partnerships with water management and forecasting agencies to share knowledge, use data in forecasts, and assess the usefulness of information for water management decisions. The initiative supports the Bureau of Reclamation's mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner for the American public by providing enhanced estimates of future water availability.

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