Texture Technologies Corp, a small business specializing in precision scientific measurement equipment based in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, was awarded a $24,773 firm-fixed-price purchase order on September 28, 2016, for a TA.XT Plus Texture Analyzer with Exponent Software, including a 50kg load cell and 2kg calibration weight. The contract, which was not designated as a set-aside, was funded by the Pacific West Area civilian agency and was scheduled for completion by October 31, 2016. The equipment will be delivered to South Hamilton, Hamilton, Massachusetts.
This award reflects Texture Technologies Corp's established role as a primary supplier of advanced analytical instruments to federal research institutions, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. The texture analyzer is a sophisticated laboratory instrument used for detailed material and surface analysis in agricultural research contexts, enabling researchers to evaluate physical properties and characterize textures of various substances. The company's consistent pattern of securing federal contracts for specialized scientific measurement equipment demonstrates its technical capability and established relationships with federal agencies requiring high-precision instrumentation for research purposes.