Reagents and consumables for drinking water testing. Without these reagents and consumables, the drinking water testing cannot be performed.

Fisher Scientific Company LLC has been awarded contract HHSTX-7-0000416484 by the State of Texas, effective October 12, 2026. The contract encompasses the supply of reagents and consumables essential for drinking water testing operations. These materials are critical inputs required to conduct drinking water quality testing and analysis activities across the state. The specific product categories identified under this award span multiple laboratory and diagnostic applications, including laboratory flash point testers, immunology and serology quality controls, calibrators and standards, transplant diagnostics reagents and solutions, and allergenic extracts for barley and oat grass.

The contract is classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 19340 for diagnostic reagents and tests, reflecting the nature of the supplies being furnished. Specific commodity classifications are identified through United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) designations across multiple categories, including laboratory testing equipment and reagent classifications. While specific contract value, cumulative value, and performance period details are not fully specified in the available documentation, the award represents a formal procurement commitment by the State of Texas to ensure adequate diagnostic testing capacity and supply chain continuity for drinking water quality assurance operations.