Satellite Imagery

Surface Wetness Products Derived From Passive Microwave Satellite Imagery. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service, International Production Assessment Division (FAS/IPAD)began using the satellite-derived surface wetness product to monitor crop conditions when the products became readily available in 2001. These global surface wetness products proved to be critical for monitoring global crop conditions by USDA/IPAD's program. The surface wetness products are derived from passive microwave satellite imagery and they are not affected by cloud cover as near-infrared satellite imagery. Prospective vendors may submit responses under NIACS Codes: 541690 -Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services and 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. All Questions should be submitted by Monday, May 9, 2011 by 3:00pm EST Response due by Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by 1pm EST See Attachment for full Solicitation Requirements