Night Vision Imaging Systems Helicopter with Video and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities Services

The government authority located in Alberta is seeking night vision imaging systems helicopter services equipped with video and artificial intelligence capabilities. The agency requires a helicopter capable of landing in soft, uneven terrain such as muskeg to support its operations. This aircraft must be able to detect terrain and fire hotspots through smoke and low visibility to solve critical observation challenges. The scope of work requires the helicopter to feature a passenger restraint system with shoulder restraints and lap belts on all seats. The upper surfaces of the main rotor blades must be painted in alternating color patterns with high visibility paint. The aircraft must also be equipped for vertical reference capabilities, including an external cargo suspension hook, a manual emergency release, a convex mirror for indirect observation of the sling load, and a long line of at least one hundred feet with a remote electric hook. The contractor must install and maintain the specialized imaging system on the helicopter. This system must include a minimum of one monitor or tablet device displaying the collected images, which must be operable and visible from both the pilot and co-pilot seats. Performance of all contracted work will take place onsite within the province of Alberta. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore providers located within Canada. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. The provided source materials do not contain any key dates or specific evaluation criteria for this opportunity.