Manganeseiv oxide puratron PCE and 3 more items

George Mason University, located in Virginia, awarded a contract to Life Technologies Corporation on July 21, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $1,005.30. The contract calls for the delivery of specialized chemical materials and related services to GMU Purchasing. The line items include Manganese IV Oxide Puratron PCE (two separate orders totaling $797.65), Barium Carbonate Puratron PCE ($135.65), and a minimum handling charge ($72.00). All deliverables are designated for delivery to GMU Purchasing.

Life Technologies Corporation will supply high-purity chemical compounds and associated handling services under this purchase contract. The materials specified—manganese IV oxide and barium carbonate—are precision-grade reagents likely intended for laboratory or research applications at the university. The contract represents a straightforward procurement of specialty chemicals with ancillary handling fees, reflecting typical academic institutional purchasing practices for research or instructional support materials.