LI-6800F-LI-6800F- Portable Photosynthesis System and 4 more items

LI-COR Biosciences was awarded a contract by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with an effective date of September 1, 2026, for a cumulative contract value of $80,053.40. The contract encompasses the delivery of specialized scientific instrumentation and associated equipment to support environmental and physiological research activities. The point of delivery is to Melody McGhee at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, located in Virginia.

The contract deliverables include a LI-6800F Portable Photosynthesis System valued at $67,366.50, which comprises the primary component of this award. Supporting equipment includes a Soil CO2 Flux Chamber ($9,748.50), an Insect Respiration Chamber ($1,396.80), and a Custom Chamber Adapter ($1,241.60). The contract also provides for estimated shipping costs of $300. These items are designed to facilitate research in plant photosynthesis measurement and gas exchange analysis across multiple biological systems, with all equipment scheduled for delivery to the contracting institution in Virginia.