The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is seeking sources for a Configurable Small-Scale System manufactured by Eppendorf, intended for food research projects. This equipment will facilitate the digestion of fresh and stored food products using simulated digestive fluids to evaluate nutrient release profiles, featuring automated controls for agitation, temperature, and pH, capable of processing four samples simultaneously. The procurement is crucial for advancing biotechnological research and development within military contexts, enhancing the Army's operational effectiveness. Interested manufacturers are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice by contacting the DLA at DibbsBSM@dla.mil for further details.