Award
Purchase Order #123A9426P0039
Purchase Order for Automated Color Measurement System by Hunter Associates Laboratory
Buyer
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Award Amount
$22,335.00
Ceiling
$22,335.00
Awarded
September 23, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 23, 2026 – Nov 04, 2026
Identifier
123A9426P0039
NAICS
334516
This award represents a purchase order contract granted to Hunter Associates Laboratory Incorporated, a company specializing in scientific instruments. The procurement involves an Aeros Reflectance Spectrophotometer, an automated color measurement system designed to assess the quality of potato chips. This equipment is significant for enhancing quality control processes in food product evaluation within the agency. The scope of work includes the acquisition and delivery of this specialized instrument to the place of performance in Reston, Virginia. The contract was awarded through a direct purchase order and is set for a short-term period spanning several weeks. The agreement reflects a focused procurement to improve assay capabilities, with no indication of competitive bidding or contract vehicle. The relatively modest scale and specific application highlight its targeted importance within the agency's operational needs.
Description
AEROS REFLECTANCE SPECTROPHOTOMETER PURCHASE FROM HUNTER ASSOCIATES LABORATORY. THIS IS AN AUTOMATED COLOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR ASSAYING POTATO CHIP QUALITY.