OCTO-FloX System
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a rugged, field-ready hyperspectral spectrometer (OCTO-FloX equivalent) and a compatible cosine receptor (JB COS equivalent). This requirement is for the facility in Beltsville, MD. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two primary items:
- Item 0001: Hyperspectral Spectrometer
- Must be equivalent to the OCTO-FloX produced by JB Hyperspectral Devices GmbH.
- Key specifications include: spectral resolution < 1 nm FWHM for SIF retrieval, wavelength range 500-900 nm, rapid acquisition across at least 6 targets, hemispherical-conical or bi-hemispherical configurations, IP67 weatherproof rating, integrated thermal regulation (20°C, -10 to 50°C operational range), automatic integration time optimization, and corrections for dark current, nonlinearity, and spectral shift.
- Item 0002: Cosine Receptor
- Must be equivalent to the JB COS produced by JB Hyperspectral.
- Key specifications include: 100% compatibility with Item 0001, cosine error < 10% at 80 degrees, and a spectral range of 400 nm - 1000 nm.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: March 2, 2026, 4:33 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Beltsville, MD
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes to identify potential sources capable of providing the specified equipment. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Interested parties should review the detailed specifications provided in the description.