AI Trail Counters

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development is soliciting proposals for AI Trail Counters, which are field equipment designed to monitor and count wildlife or human activity on trails using artificial intelligence technology. This procurement falls under the communications equipment manufacturing category, with the specific product classification as cameras for motion picture applications. The solicitation was posted on January 14, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 24, 2026, providing potential bidders with ten days to prepare and submit their responses. While the solicitation notice does not specify detailed contract requirements, qualifications, or evaluation criteria in the provided documentation, interested vendors should anticipate that proposals will be assessed based on technical capability, equipment specifications, and alignment with the EPA's research and development objectives. Prospective contractors should note the compressed timeline and ensure all questions or clarifications are submitted well in advance of the January 24 deadline.

The solicitation does not utilize any small business set-aside designations, meaning this opportunity is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size. The provided solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current award holders for this requirement. Similarly, specific award values, budget ranges, or procurement quantities are not disclosed in the available documentation, which may indicate that further details will be provided in the full solicitation package or request for proposal. No explicit timeline for service delivery or equipment deployment is outlined in the notice summary. The place of performance is not specified in the current documentation, though interested bidders should contact the EPA Office of Research and Development for complete solicitation details and to clarify performance location requirements.