Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0553
USDA ARS Solicitation for Sentera (or Equal) 6X Thermal Pro Sensor with Gimbal
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0553
NAICS
336413, 334511
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for a Sentera (or equal) 6X Thermal Pro Sensor with Gimbal to support crop stress and environmental research at the University of Missouri. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD), Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - Sentera (highlighted as the brand name standard; 'or equal' products permitted) - Products/Services Requested: - Sentera 6X Thermal Pro Sensor with Gimbal (or equal) - Quantity: 1 unit - Features: Multi-sensor imaging payload integrating RGB, four-band multispectral, and FLIR Boson 640 thermal sensors in a single gimballed unit - Includes: Stabilized gimbal with Freefly Astro Smart Dovetail mounting interface, integrated incident light sensor for radiometric calibration, and factory-calibrated reflectance panel - Compatibility: Must be compatible with Freefly Astro Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) - Synchronized capture across all channels and radiometric calibration required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 'Or equal' clause allows equivalent products meeting or exceeding Sentera's specifications - Delivery required within 30 days after award; early delivery accepted - Firm fixed price contract; total small business set-aside (including EDWOSB and HUBZone) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - USDA ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0553 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Sentera (Or Equal) 6X Thermal Pro Sensor with Gimbal.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413 The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.