Award
Purchase Order #12444526P0061
Purchase Order for Advanced Wood Material Characterization Research
Buyer
Forest Service
Award Amount
$85,265.00
Ceiling
$85,265.00
Awarded
August 26, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
Identifier
12444526P0061
NAICS
333517
This award represents a purchase order contract granted to Keyence Corporation of America, a company known for its precision measurement and inspection equipment. The contract supports research conducted by the Forest Biopolymers Science and Engineering Research Work Unit at the Forest Products Laboratory. The focus is on multiscale characterization of wood and wood products, which are complex, heterogeneous cellulose-based materials. This research is significant for advancing material science in forestry and wood product industries, aiding in the development of improved materials and products. The scope covers specialized material analysis and characterization services to deepen understanding of wood properties. The contract was likely awarded through a competitive process or direct acquisition suited to specialized technical needs. The performance period is a short-term engagement spanning just over a month, indicating a focused research task. The work takes place in Madison, Wisconsin, and is vital for ongoing innovation in wood science and engineering.
Description
THE FOREST BIOPOLYMERS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH WORK UNIT (RWU4707) AT FPL CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE MULTISCALE MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS. WOOD AND CELLULOSE-BASED MATERIALS ARE HIGHLY HETEROGENEOUS COMPLEX MATERIALS