The USDA Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Wintersteiger Seedmech LLC on September 28, 2026, for a near infrared spectrophotometer system to integrate into an existing research plot combine, with a ceiling value of $97,038.47 and ultimate completion date of December 7, 2026. The system will measure seed protein content and other seed quality traits during harvest operations, with a spectral range of 850 to 1650 nm, thermoelectrically cooled InGaAs photodiode array detector, spectral resolution less than 8 nm, and absolute wavelength accuracy less than 0.5 nm. Performance occurs at East Lansing, Michigan. The equipment includes an electronic dosing slide, spectrometer cabin assembly with wiring, and training on instrument use. Integration with the Wintersteiger Quantum Plot Combine Harvest Master data collection system is required to manage plot ID recording and measurement timing.