The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to LOC Scientific, Inc., a woman-owned small business, on September 29, 2026, for $39,100 to purchase and install laboratory furniture and casework in Room 433 at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. The order carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation. Work includes eight base and apron units with phenolic tops, six wall units, three filler panels, two undermount epoxy and stainless steel sinks, one Trespa epoxy stainless steel pegboard, and three reagent shelf uprights with shelving. The contractor must complete work within 45 days of notice to proceed, with delivery required by November 13, 2026. The contractor is responsible for purchasing and installing cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and accessories, and for transporting materials to the fourth-floor work site. All personnel must present valid federal or state identification and comply with USDA biosecurity protocols. A ten-year guarantee against faulty material and workmanship applies, with deficiencies corrected within 24 hours of notification.