Commercial Thermal Imaging Sensor Supply

The contract calls for the supply of a commercial off-the-shelf thermal imaging sensor equipped with gimbal stabilization, designed to meet or exceed defined performance standards while ensuring compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act. The solution must be delivered within 60 days of award, reflecting a time-critical procurement requirement. The item falls under NAICS code 334510, indicating it is classified as manufacturing of search, detection, and navigation instruments, and is reserved exclusively for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5. Performance of the contract is tied to Columbia, with a zip code of 65211, though no specific city or state is designated for the agency location. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM, and the contract type is designated as a subcontract, suggesting it may be part of a larger procurement structure managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Area Field Management, Applied Plant Defense.