Purchase Order AG4232P160065

On June 17, 2016, the Southeast Area civilian agency awarded a $8,402.67 firm fixed-price purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. for 2,000 reactions of TaqMan Universal PCR Master Mix without AmpErase UNG. This molecular biology reagent is essential for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications in research and diagnostic laboratories. The contract, which was not designated as a set-aside, was completed by June 27, 2016, with performance fulfilled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fisher Scientific, a subsidiary of Thermo Electron Corporation, is a major supplier of laboratory supplies and scientific equipment to federal agencies, holding established relationships with multiple federal entities including the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This award represents a routine procurement of specialized molecular biology reagents from an established federal contractor. Fisher Scientific's position as a key supplier to civilian research agencies demonstrates its capability to provide high-quality scientific consumables required for ongoing laboratory operations. The purchase order structure and brief performance timeline indicate this was a direct procurement of materials for immediate research or testing needs at a federal facility or supporting federal scientific initiatives.