Purchase Order 12905B21P0175

EMD Millipore Corp (doing business as Milliporesigma) was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $50,089.50 by the Pacific West Area civilian agency on June 1, 2021, for a Luminex 200 System. The contract, which was completed by August 2, 2021, involves the procurement of laboratory instrumentation to support scientific research and testing capabilities. The award was not designated as a set-aside contract, indicating open competition. Performance of work is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, where EMD Millipore Corp maintains its headquarters.

EMD Millipore Corp, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA specializing in laboratory equipment and supplies, has established itself as a consistent federal contractor serving agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs. The company holds multiple indefinite delivery vehicles, including a $10 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the National Institute of Mental Health, which facilitate the procurement of laboratory instrumentation, consumables, and maintenance services across federal health and research agencies. This particular Luminex equipment purchase aligns with the company's core business of providing multiplex assay capabilities and scientific instrumentation to support biomedical research and diagnostic testing operations.