Purchase Order HHSN263201000596P

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation received a $5,250 purchase order from the Office of the Director, a civilian agency, for laboratory testing services. The contract, awarded on April 22, 2010, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2010, was issued without a set-aside designation. The work is to be performed in Bethesda, Maryland, and represents a straightforward procurement of chemical supplies and laboratory materials typical of Sigma-Aldrich's core business operations in serving federal research institutions and government laboratories.

As a leading supplier of laboratory chemicals and reagents, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation routinely provides consumable materials and related products to support federal research initiatives. The purchase order structure and pricing type indicate a standard transactional procurement mechanism for obtaining necessary laboratory supplies to support the Office of the Director's operational and research requirements. This award reflects the company's established role as a reliable vendor for government agencies requiring high-quality chemical products and laboratory consumables for scientific work.