KBR Wyle Services, LLC, won a major five-year, $350 million contract from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to deliver crucial technical support services for the agency’s Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) award validates KBR’s continued leadership in scientific and engineering solutions for space and earth monitoring missions. The successful award of this KBR EROS contract was the result of a full and open competition, where the company successfully outbid seven competitors. KBR will execute the work primarily at the EROS Center facility located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Advancing Earth Remote Sensing Technology
This technical support services contract mandates KBR to oversee and maintain the complex infrastructure required for global earth observation. The scope covers satellite operations for current Landsat missions, ground system development and operation, and continuous maintenance of these vital systems. Specifically, the company performs systems engineering support, comprehensive software development, project management, and network engineering to ensure mission success. The work also includes satellite data acquisition and the essential long-term preservation and distribution of observational data.
Enhancing Global Data Integrity and Science
The EROS Center plays a critical role in remote sensing research, advancing science applications that increase global understanding of the planet and address critical societal needs. Under the contract, KBR helps fulfill this mission by providing essential data science and information services. The company’s team will manage the Landsat 7, 8, and 9 satellites and support the research and development necessary for remotely sensed data applications. Furthermore, KBR will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools into data management and processing, enhancing the speed and accuracy with which decision-makers around the world access and utilize critical environmental data. This expansive support ensures that the USGS continues to operate the largest civilian collection of images of the Earth’s land surface in existence.
