University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Methane Gas Remote Sensing and Modeling RFP-2640-26 (2026)
University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusHigher Ed · Los Alamos, NM- Due
- Jul 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Steven Galindo
- (505) 277-6405
The 30-second brief
The Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute at the University of New Mexico seeks a consultant for collecting remote sensing data via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, and other sources on methane plumes in the San Juan and Permian bases of New Mexico, and developing models from that data. The project involves robotic hardware and software, locating major and small methane leaks, modeling plume size, concentrations, and flux rates, validating source flux estimates, and data visualization. Submission deadline is July 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include robotic hardware and software (10 pts), locating major methane leaks (5 pts), locating small methane leaks (10 pts), modeling plume size and flux (10 pts), validating flux estimates (10 pts), data analysis and visualization (5 pts), UAV gas flux team expertise (5 pts), small well methane emissions familiarity (5 pts), cost (20 pts), and UNM work familiarity (5 pts).
Proposer provides appropriate robotic hardware and software (10 points), Proposer identifies data sources and methods to locate major methane leaks (5 points), Proposer identifies data sources and methods to locate small methane leaks (10 points), Provides an appropriate method for modeling plume size, methane concentrations, and flux rates, Proposer provides methods to validate both small and large methane source flux estimates (10 points), Proposer outlines appropriate methods to analyze, visualize and display data (5 points), Provides a team with expertise in UAV-based gas flux estimation and knowledge of New Mexico methane leaks and data sources (5 points), Familiarity of methane emissions, particularly from small wells, throughout the state of NM (5 points), Cost (20 points), Familiarity with existing UNM work on methane gas detection and modeling (5 points), Business Certifications (10 points)
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Summary
The Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute at the University of New Mexico seeks a consultant for collecting remote sensing data via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, and other sources on methane plumes in the San Juan and Permian bases of New Mexico, and developing models from that data.
The project involves robotic hardware and software, locating major and small methane leaks, modeling plume size, concentrations, and flux rates, validating source flux estimates, and data visualization. Submission deadline is July 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include robotic hardware and software (10 pts), locating major methane leaks (5 pts), locating small methane leaks (10 pts), modeling plume size and flux (10 pts), validating flux estimates (10 pts), data analysis and visualization (5 pts), UAV gas flux team expertise (5 pts), small well methane emissions familiarity (5 pts), cost (20 pts), and UNM work familiarity (5 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposer provides appropriate robotic hardware and software (10 points), Proposer identifies data sources and methods to locate major methane leaks (5 points), Proposer identifies data sources and methods to locate small methane leaks (10 points), Provides an appropriate method for modeling plume size, methane concentrations, and flux rates, Proposer provides methods to validate both small and large methane source flux estimates (10 points), Proposer outlines appropriate methods to analyze, visualize and display data (5 points), Provides a team with expertise in UAV-based gas flux estimation and knowledge of New Mexico methane leaks and data sources (5 points), Familiarity of methane emissions, particularly from small wells, throughout the state of NM (5 points), Cost (20 points), Familiarity with existing UNM work on methane gas detection and modeling (5 points), Business Certifications (10 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Insurance requirements
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Submittal Form
- Resident Veteran Business Certification
- Resident Business Certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- New Mexico, NM
- Reported agency
- University of New Mexico
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Steven Galindo.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in NM, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steven Galindo at (505) 277-6405. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposer provides appropriate robotic hardware and software (10 points), Proposer identifies data sources and methods to locate major methane leaks (5 points), Proposer identifies data sources and met..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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