On September 25, 2018, the Pacific West Area civilian agency awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $47,117.70 to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. for a ChemiDoc MP Imaging System and accessories. The contract, which closed out on November 9, 2018, was issued without a small business set-aside designation. Bio-Rad Laboratories, a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics headquartered in Hercules, California, fulfilled the requirement through its Life Science Group Division. The equipment was delivered to the place of performance in Hercules, California.
Bio-Rad Laboratories is an established federal contractor with extensive experience providing advanced scientific instrumentation to civilian and defense agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs. The company holds a significant $10 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations through December 31, 2025, which supports procurement of biological materials, laboratory supplies, and specialized research equipment. Bio-Rad's portfolio includes digital polymerase chain reaction systems, real-time PCR machines, gel imaging systems, and associated consumables that support critical research and diagnostic capabilities across federal agencies.