Government Scientific Source Inc., a small business laboratory equipment supplier based in Reston, Virginia, received a $88,753.88 firm fixed-price purchase order from a civilian federal agency for one Digital Droplet PCR System and one PCR Plate Sealer. The contract, awarded on September 10, 2016, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2016, carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation. The equipment will be delivered to Herndon, Virginia, and references quote Q295067 with the purchasing agent identified as RWRIDE-RW00734. This procurement aligns with Government Scientific Source Inc.'s core business of supplying specialized laboratory instruments and scientific equipment to federal agencies.
The awardee has established a strong presence in federal contracting since its registration in the System for Award Management in 2002, with access to General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicles that enable flexible procurement across numerous civilian agencies. Government Scientific Source Inc. has a documented history of supplying advanced laboratory equipment including DNA sequencing systems, cell sorters, and chromatography instruments to agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Environmental Protection Agency. The award of this digital PCR system represents a continuation of the company's role in supporting critical research and diagnostic testing capabilities within the federal scientific community.