The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Symcel, Inc. for a multichannel isothermal microcalorimeter valued at $167,903.00 on September 14, 2026. Performance concludes January 12, 2027. The equipment will be delivered to the USDA-ARS Poultry Research Unit in Starkville, Mississippi. The procurement includes the calScreener+ Biocalorimeter (120 VAC, Part Number 1440003), calScreener+ Start-up Kit (Part Number 1850003), and calVial Inserts in pouch format (Part Number 1901006), specified on a brand name or equal basis. The microcalorimeter measures metabolic output of bacteria and small organisms, maintains anoxic microenvironments for anaerobic testing, and delivers high-throughput multichannel capability for up to 32 simultaneous samples using a 48-well plate format. The solicitation, posted June 23, 2026, incorporated Trade Agreements Act requirements and was issued on a firm-fixed-price basis as an unrestricted acquisition.