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New England Biolabs Inc has been awarded a contract by Virginia Commonwealth University effective September 21, 2026, with a cumulative value of $604. The contract encompasses the procurement of molecular biology reagents and supplies to support research and laboratory operations at Virginia Commonwealth University. The prime contractor will deliver four distinct line items to VCU Procurement, including competent E. coli strains, high-fidelity polymerase chain reaction (PCR) master mix, and associated laboratory supplies commonly utilized in molecular cloning and DNA amplification procedures.

The contract specifications identify individual unit prices ranging from $70.55 to $261.80 per item, with each line item representing a single unit purchase. The supplies and materials procured under this award are classified as laboratory reagents essential for molecular biology research activities conducted within Virginia Commonwealth University's research facilities. Given the modest contract value and the nature of the commodities specified, this award represents a routine procurement of standard scientific consumables required to support ongoing institutional research operations.