Hyperspectral Camera
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC-CERL) in Champaign, IL, has a requirement for one Specim IQ Hyperspectral Camera, one Specim INSIGHT software license, and a custom hard case. This is a Presolicitation Notice indicating an intended sole source award to Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Inc. Interested parties must submit capability statements by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
ERDC-CERL requires a specialized hyperspectral camera that can operate in the field or the laboratory. The government needs a battery-operated camera with high enough resolution and band coverage to mimic those from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or gantry systems. After extensive market research, only the SpecimIQ camera was found to meet these specific criteria:
- It is battery operated and can be operated easily in the field without tethering.
- It has a touchscreen that negates a requirement to be tethered to a tablet or computer for operation.
- It covers 204 spectral bands, which is much higher than many in the industry.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole source purchase order)
- Anticipated Award: May 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (not a set-aside of any kind)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 4:59 PM ET
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation or a request for competitive quotations. Capability statements from interested parties will be reviewed for technical content to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to compete the requirement.
Additional Notes
Submissions should be sent to CERL-CT_Quotes@usace.army.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.