The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a purchase order to Tailorbird Ventures, LLC on August 11, 2026, for load cells for structural testing, valued at $16,704.00 and due October 13, 2026. Tailorbird Ventures is a woman-owned small business. Place of performance is Miami, Florida. The order procures six stainless steel load cell washers meeting specifications for experimental testing of precast concrete beam-column connection assemblies, including through-hole inner diameter between 2.5 and 3 inches, outer diameter less than 6 inches, height less than 6 inches, rated compressive capacity of at least 225 kip, integral electrical cable connection with at least 9 feet of cable, stainless steel construction, IP67 rating, and excitation voltage between 2 and 12 VDC. All items must be new in original manufacturer's packaging with a minimum one-year warranty, FOB Destination, and 100% payment upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance. The originating solicitation OU73-FY26-038-NEW was posted July 7, 2026, with quotations due July 21, 2026.