155630AStreptococcus pyogenes and 13 more items

Virginia Commonwealth University issued a contract award to Carolina Biological Supply on September 8, 2026, for the procurement of microbiological culture specimens. The contract, designated A236_P0352831, carries a cumulative value of $285 and involves delivery of fourteen distinct bacterial and microbial cultures to VCU Procurement. The line items encompass a variety of pathogenic and laboratory strains, including Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli OP50, Mycobacterium smegmatis, and Salmonella typhimurium, among others. Unit prices range from $14.80 to $22.30 per specimen.

The procurement supports research and educational activities at Virginia Commonwealth University through the supply of standardized microbial reference cultures. Each line item represents a single unit purchase of a specific bacterial strain, with all deliveries designated for VCU Procurement. The award reflects routine acquisition of laboratory reagents and cultures necessary for microbiological research, diagnostics development, or academic instruction within the institution's scientific programs.