Texture Technologies Corp, a small business specializing in precision scientific measurement equipment based in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Northeast Area of a civilian federal agency valued at $28,960 on September 2, 2015. The contract, issued under solicitation #AG-3JL0-S-15-0010 and reference quotation #20150601C, requires delivery of a TA.XT Plus Texture Analyzer with Exponent Software featuring a 5-kilogram load cell, along with associated components including a special egg holder with rotatable posts, a three-inch diameter cylinder plate, an interchangeable 500-gram load cell, calibration weight, and onsite training. The contract involves no set-aside designation and carries an ultimate completion date of September 18, 2015.
This purchase order supports the scientific research mission of what appears to be a U.S. Department of Agriculture facility, as evidenced by the solicitation number prefix and the vendor's established history of providing advanced analytical instruments to USDA Agricultural Research Service locations. The texture analyzer equipment is primarily used for material and surface analysis in agricultural research contexts, enabling detailed evaluation of physical properties and characteristics of various substances. Texture Technologies Corp has demonstrated consistent capability in supplying such specialized laboratory equipment to federal research institutions across multiple regions.