Hyperspectral commercial poultry inspection system and accessories

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, intends to furnish, deliver and install a Hyperspectral Commercial Poultry Inspection System and associated accessories as a sole source award to Headwall Photonics, Inc. in Bolton, MA.  The requirement includes the following items:  Item 01 - Hyperspec VNIR and Data System in IP66 Enclosure (P/N 1007A-10304) includes Hyperspec VNIR E-Series; Telecentric 25mmF/L fore-optic lens; Hyperspectral Data Processing Unit (2 Camera Link Ports) and IP66 Industrial enclosure; Item 02 - Hyperspec III, P/N 1005A-31141 with Hyperspec VNIR Sensor Operating Software and Software Developers Kit (SDK); Item 03 - Application Specific Engineering, Headwall Phototonics P/N 1004A-88888 and consisting of on-site training at the customer's location and Integration; Item 04 - Shipping FOB, within consignee's premises, 1 JB.

This procurement will be solicited as a small business set-aside basis. Reference North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) code: 334516, Business Size 1,000 employees.

THIS NOTICE INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The purchase made will be made under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) simplified acquisition procedures, Brand Name (See attached Justification).  This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.