The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Consolidated Water Group, LLC on August 28, 2026, for acquisition and installation of a reverse osmosis water system valued at $28,484.00. Performance runs through February 27, 2027, with work performed at the USDA-ARS Subtropical Horticultural Research Station in Palmetto Bay, Florida, specifically Building 89. The system must deliver 1,200 gallons per day nominal capacity and supply purified water to laboratory operations and two autoclaves. Specified components include two 1.5-inch progressive flow softeners, one carbon filter, one Grundfos booster pump, one reverse osmosis system (G1-2L model), two UV lights, two work/quality lights, two universal bypasses, and two flow meters. The order was issued under firm fixed-price terms following a solicitation posted August 21, 2026, with quotations due August 25, 2026.