Hepes PCE and 1 more item

George Mason University, located in Virginia, awarded a contract to Life Technologies Corporation on July 21, 2026, with a cumulative value of $137. The contract encompasses the supply of laboratory materials and associated handling services. The two line items comprise HEPES (2-hydroxyethyl piperazinium buffer), a commonly used biological buffer solution, priced at $90.65 per unit, and a minimum handling charge for the purchase order category, assessed at $47 per unit. Both items are to be delivered to GMU Purchasing.

This contract represents a minor procurement transaction for research or laboratory support purposes at George Mason University. Life Technologies Corporation, serving as the prime contractor, fulfilled the material supply requirements under this award. The modest contract value and nature of the deliverables indicate this transaction supports routine laboratory operations or research activities within the university's academic or research mission.