M-1015* - Turkeywing Clam, Arca zebra7-10cm *NO SMALLER THAN 7cm* and 7 more items

The College of William & Mary awarded contract A204_P0031567-V2 to Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories Inc. on September 5, 2026, for the procurement of marine specimens and associated delivery services. The contract, valued at $7,407.75, involves the acquisition of 275 turkeywing clams (Arca zebra, 7-10 centimeters), 50 Florida fighting conchs (Strombus alatus), and 50 olive snails (Oliva sayana), with all materials to be delivered to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab Inc. in Florida. The specimens are classified as educational or research materials, consistent with the College of William & Mary's academic mission.

The contract encompasses ancillary services required to fulfill the procurement, including a collection fee of $300, handling charges of $942.75, a travel fee to a Delta Hub of $700, estimated Delta Cargo shipping of $300, and 13 jumbo styrofoam shipping containers at $17.50 each, totaling $227.50. These line items reflect the specialized logistics necessary for the safe transport and delivery of living marine organisms. The contract was executed in Virginia and represents a single transaction with no specified annual value or extended performance period noted in the award documentation.