The government is conducting market research to identify qualified domestic sources capable of providing and installing an in-line Near Infrared Spectrophotometer for a Wintersteiger research plot combine. The required equipment must meet detailed technical specs, including a rugged diode array spectrometer, specific spectral range and resolution, IP64 protection, and integration with the combine’s data collection system. Performance of services would occur at the USDA ARS facility in East Lansing, MI. An anticipated solicitation release is planned for August 30, 2026, with delivery expected within ten weeks after award. No budget amount is specified in the notice.