The USDA Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Opsytec DR. Gröbel GMBH for $21,683.44 on September 15, 2026, for one laboratory-grade UV-LED irradiation chamber (Model BSL-01i ECO+) with complete instrumentation package. Performance occurs in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The chamber will support research by the Eastern Regional Research Center's Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens Research Unit, evaluating blue light inactivation effects on foodborne pathogens across eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Equipment specifications include 405 nm wavelength operation, variable irradiance from 0 to 800 mW/cm², temperature control from 10 to 40°C, integrated UV-MAT touch controller, RMD sensor calibrated to 405 nm, PC operating software, and internal sample heating/cooling plate. The award was sole-sourced under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) based on sole-source availability. Ultimate completion is November 15, 2026.