The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Li-Cor, Inc. valued at $56,520.00 on September 28, 2026, for flux towers to be deployed in Mandan, North Dakota.
The procurement calls for two Carbon and Water Flux Systems capable of measuring CO2 and H2O concentrations, latent and sensible heat, momentum, and biometeorological parameters including photosynthetic flux density, air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure. Each system includes an integrated gas analyzer, ultrasonic anemometer, data retrieval via serial/SDI-12/USB connections, a minimum one-year processed data subscription, an accessory node link supporting up to 50 environmental sensors, a 4–5 meter mounting tower with base, and solar panel and battery system. Delivery is required within 30 days after award, FOB Destination. Performance is firm fixed price. The order is set to complete by October 28, 2026. The underlying solicitation, posted September 17, 2026, specified NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640 under FAR Part 12 as an unrestricted commercial item procurement.