3D LiDAR Service for Autonomous Landing Site Selection

The government authority in Huntsville, AL requires a vendor to provide a 3D LiDAR service for autonomous landing site selection. The requested scope involves using a laser source, fast scanning micro-electromechanical system-based mirrors, and processing electronics to scan a planetary surface with a near infrared laser, receive the signal, and generate 3D point clouds. The technology must convert these point clouds into onboard elevations and images, producing centimeter-scale, high-resolution elevations that allow spacecraft to assess safe landing sites. This 3D LiDAR service applies to unmanned or crewed aerial vehicles for planetary and lunar exploration, and vendors may adapt it to assist with in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing operations. The buyer restricts eligibility exclusively to onshore USA organizations. The vendor will perform all work offsite. Regarding budget details, the buyer is currently looking for proposals. The source text does not state evaluation criteria or key dates.