IRA Funded Purchase of Chromatography Equipment.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy is forecasting a future procurement funded by the Inflation Reduction Act to acquire chromatography equipment, targeting small businesses as the primary contractor pool. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to instrumentation manufacturing, and is expected to be performed in Virginia. The contract opportunity is part of a broader initiative to support technological advancement in energy research through strategic equipment acquisition. Brian Halstead, the Small Business Program Manager, serves as the point of contact for inquiries, with correspondence directed to his official email address. While the solicitation number and specific delivery details are not yet available, the posting date indicates this forecast was made available in mid-2026 to provide early visibility to eligible small business vendors.