The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service issued a purchase order to Milestone Inc. for a Milestone brand microwave digestive system on September 29, 2026, with a ceiling value of $61,889.00 and ultimate completion date of November 28, 2026.
The order is for a sole-source ETHOS UP T500 microwave digestion system with MAXI44 rotor, supporting closed-vessel acid digestion of plant and soil samples. The system includes dual magnetron microwave power at 1,900 watts total installed power, a microwave cavity exceeding 70 liters internal volume, direct temperature monitoring and control of all 44 vessels simultaneously without physical probes, and a benchtop standalone unit with dedicated touchscreen controller and USB and Ethernet connectivity. The quotation included one-year original factory warranty, one-year extended warranty, installation and familiarization services, and a trade-in of the existing Milestone Ethos EZ system. Place of performance is Germany. Delivery is required 60 days after award.