The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center awarded a $54,671 firm fixed price purchase order to J.h. Technologies, Inc. of Fremont, California. The order is for an automatic metallographic polisher to meet the Center's requirement for a benchtop grinder-polisher with automated capabilities to support ice adhesion research. As outlined in the solicitation, the system must utilize 12-inch platens, enable programming of multi-step grinding and polishing procedures, and provide both central and single-point specimen pressure. The contract has a period of performance from August 24, 2023 through September 27, 2023 for procurement, installation, and delivery of the automated polishing system to the Engineer Research and Development Center. No set-aside designation or subcontractor information was provided.