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Country: USA

Summary: Sources Sought for Artificial Intelligence Optic and Computer Vision Platform for Identification of Mosquito and Adult-stage Tick Species (Manhattan, KS)

Deadline: 02 Sep 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 125133448

Document Ref. No.: 1232SA25SS0SH1

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Type of Notice: Sources Sought



Title: #1232SA25SS0SH1 - Sources Sought for Artificial Intelligence Optic and Computer Vision Platform for Identification of Mosquito and Adult-stage Tick Species (Manhattan, KS)



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This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.



USDA- ARS National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility located 1980 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, has a requirement for an Artificial Intelligence Optic and Computer Vision Platform for Identification of Mosquito and Adult-stage Tick Species. The identification of ticks that carry or that could carry pathogens, the changing distribution of native tick species and the detection of invasive tick species are essential to protecting US agriculture. The proposed device is designed to accurately identify adult tick species. The product must have capabilities equal to the Vectech IDx Standard System (power cord, 6 imaging trays, and wifi antenna), access to Data Dashboard and Algorithm License, and travel case. System must be capable of distinguishing 58 mosquito species and 31 adult-stage tick species.

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Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 1232SA25SS0SH1
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Department/Ind. Agency : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office: USDA ARS AFM APD
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 25, 2025 01:22 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Sep 02, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Sep 17, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Manhattan, KS 66502 USA

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