Night Vision Clip On Units USDA APHIS

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services is soliciting quotes for four night vision clip-on units to support wildlife damage management activities in Florida. These mission-critical devices will attach to firearms in front of existing day optics, enabling employees to conduct wildlife management operations at night when predator movement is highest, particularly for African Swine fever deployment and predator control of threatened and endangered coastal species. The units must meet stringent technical specifications including 3rd generation white phosphorus technology, battery life exceeding 24 hours, 2000 minimum Figure of Merit, waterproof capability to 3 feet for 4 hours, and compatibility with firearms up to .50 caliber. Quotes must be submitted via email to paige.francis@usda.gov by 5:00 PM EST on August 8, 2025, with separate technical and price proposals plus representations and certifications. The government will evaluate offers on a price-only basis after confirming technical sufficiency, selecting the most advantageous quote that meets all requirements. Vendors must maintain active System for Award Management registration and provide detailed product literature demonstrating compliance with all specifications.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332994 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though it requires four units with delivery to USDA Wildlife Services in Gainesville, Florida within 30 days after receipt of order. The units must be new condition with specific dimensional requirements of 8-10 inches in length, 3-4 inches in height, and weighing 2-3 pounds with black or brown matte finish. Performance will take place in Gainesville, Florida, where the equipment will support the Wildlife Services Florida Program's operations. The primary end user contact is Jamie Hammond, Wildlife Biologist, who can be reached at Jamie.Hammond@USDA.gov for technical questions, though all official correspondence must follow the email submission protocols outlined in the solicitation. Delivery requires signature confirmation during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.