The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) awarded a $81,467.68 firm fixed price purchase order contract to Li-Cor, Inc., a manufacturer of scientific instruments, for the delivery, installation, and training of a field deployable respirometer system capable of continuously and autonomously measuring trace levels of methane and carbon dioxide in extreme Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. This contract was set aside for total small business participation. The original solicitation, W913E520Q0030, was issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The respirometer system must adhere to specific operational requirements including temperature range, humidity, and measurement capabilities to support the ERDC's scientific research efforts in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.