Space-Lidar AI/ML Object Detection Research

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is seeking research and development to automate surface and subsurface man-made object detection using ICESat-2 and GEDI space-lidar data, including AI/ML algorithms, field-data comparisons, software, reports, and demonstrations.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA) > ATTN: MS S84 - OCS (NGA SPRINGFIELD)


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HM047627XXXX
Dec 21, 2026 04:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 12:43 PM
$854,000.00
1 year 3 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
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viphalac.c.chanthaphone@nga.mil
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Description

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's LASER topic seeks a contractor to develop and refine automated workflows for detecting and characterizing surface and subsurface man-made objects from ICESat-2 and GEDI space-lidar data. The effort includes three-dimensional signature extraction, object classification, map annotation, AI/ML autonomous detection, comparison with government-approved ground-truth datasets, and evaluation against specified accuracy thresholds: probability of detection greater than 75%, probability of error below 25%, underwater elevation agreement within plus or minus 1 meter, and centimeter-scale accuracy for above-ground targets. The 15-month effort begins at Technology Readiness Level 4 and is expected to progress to TRL 5, with possible TRL 6 outcomes. Required deliverables include an abstract and proposal, quality assurance plan, kickoff materials, biweekly status reports, technical reports, software and source code, software documentation, a program protection implementation plan if requested, a test plan, transition plan, final report, and final demonstration and briefing. Work is primarily performed at the contractor's facility and the NGA facility; the topic states that work is unclassified, with applicable HSPD-12 and cybersecurity requirements for access to NGA systems or Controlled Unclassified Information.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAC13DEFENSE AIRCRAFT - ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
lidar data analysisai object detectiongeospatial software development
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 08, 2026 03:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 16, 2026 04:43 PM-Published Date
Oct 21, 2026-Questions and Answers Session Closes
Oct 28, 2026 03:00 PM-Abstracts Due
Nov 20, 2026-Abstract Feedback
Dec 21, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposals Due
Feb 15, 2027-Estimated Period of Performance Start
Mar 15, 2027-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
BIGST_BAA_HM047623BAA0001_Provisions_Clauses_20250402.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST-BAA_T7_LASER_20261001.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Provisions and Clauses_HM047623BAA0001_20260622.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
LASER_CDRL_A003_Software Deliverables.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Research and Technology Plan_20260730.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Research and Technology Protection_BIG-ST BAA_20241220.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST_BAA_HM047623BAA00001_GeneralSolicitation_REV3_20250425.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-3-PWS_SOW Secret Security Language vSep 2025.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
APPENDIX 5 Grants Coops_version2.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
APPENDIX 1 Abstract Template.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-2-PWS_SOW SCI Security Language vSep 2025.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST_BAA_GeneralSolicitation_REV1_20241220.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST_BAA_HM047623BAA0001_GeneralSolicitation_REV2_20250402.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-8_Security_Test_Plan_TemplateV2.0.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
APPENDIX 5 Grants Coops_version3.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
LASER_CDRL_A002_Technical_Reports.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
APPENDIX 2 Proposal Template.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-6-PWS_SOW Unclass w CUI Security Language vSep 2025.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-5-PWS_SOW Unclass only no CUI Security Language vSep 2025.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
LASER_CDRL_A001_Kick-off.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST_BAA_HM047623BAA0001_Provisions_Clauses_20231115.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST_BAA_HM047623BAA00001_GeneralSolicitation_REV4_20260730.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-1-PWS_SOW SCI Security Language vSep 2025 w Special_corrected.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
LASER_CDRL_A004_Technical Plans.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
APPENDIX 5 Grants Coops.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-4-PWS_SOW Top Secret Security Language vSep 2025.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
RTP_SEC_AttchC-7_PPIP_Template.docxOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
NGAI 8400.4.pdfOct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
BIGST-BAA_T7_LASER_20261016.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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