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Multispectral Imaging Sensor Supply

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract is for the supply of a five-band multispectral camera designed specifically for agricultural use, enabling detailed crop health monitoring and early detection of pests through advanced imaging technology. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and it falls under NAICS code 334510, which classifies it within the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and control instruments. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Performance of the contract will be centered in Hilo, Hawaii, with a zip code of 96720, indicating the operational focus on agricultural sites in that region. The awarding agency is USDA ARS AFM APD, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signaling the project’s role in advancing agricultural research and precision farming technologies.

General Info

Small business subcontract for multispectral camera supply to USDA ARS for crop monitoring in Hilo, Hawaii.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Hilo, HI, 96720, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Supply of a five-band multispectral camera for crop health monitoring and pest detection in agricultural applications.

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