Reagents and supplies needed in the testing and analysis of EPA drinking water samples.

Fisher Scientific Company LLC was awarded a contract (HHSTX-6-0000401437) by the State of Texas on April 27, 2026, to supply reagents and consumable materials for the testing and analysis of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water samples. The contract encompasses specialized analytical chemistry reagents and supplies, including pipettor delivery calibration and verification analyzer reagents, automated high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyzer reagents and kits, and gas liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analyzer reagents. Additionally, the contract includes diagnostic enzyme reagents such as 5'-nucleotidase and acid phosphatase, which are essential for comprehensive water quality analysis and compliance testing.

The procurement falls under the diagnostic reagents and supplies category for automated chemistry applications (NIGP Code 19336) and addresses critical laboratory support needs for EPA-mandated drinking water quality monitoring programs within Texas. While specific contract values, period of performance dates, and performance locations are not detailed in the available documentation, this award represents a strategic acquisition of analytical capabilities necessary to maintain regulatory compliance with federal drinking water standards and safety protocols.