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This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source for the USGS National Innovation Center, Moffett Field, CA The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate a purchase order with HySpex ... This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source for the USGS National Innovation Center, Moffett Field, CA The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate a purchase order with HySpex Inc. for the purchase of one hyperspectral imager in accordance with the required features and specifications below. HySpex Inc. for is the only known manufacturer that has the required specifications that meets the governments minimum needs. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code - 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with the associated size standard of 1,000 employees apply to this announcement. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/18/2022 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or through SAM.gov shall not be accepted or considered. Required features and specifications: 1. 400-2500 nm spectral range 2. Size: no larger than 15 x 10 x 10 inches (this includes the imaging spectrometer and INS/GPS but does not include the controlling computer) 3. Spatial pixels: 500 or better 4. Frames per second (> 100 fps) for averaging 5. Power use <100 Watts for the imaging spectrometer 6. Capability for integrated INS and DAU for positioning and data storage 7. Spectral channels and FWHM: 200 bands, 3nm or better in VNIR, 300 bands, 6 nm or better in SWIR 8. Must be able to function at 65,000 feet (-56.5 degrees Celsius and 5639 Pa, survival temperature is fine) 9. Weight: 7 kg or less (for the imaging spectrometer and INS/GPS)