One shot STBL3 comp e coli PCE and 2 more items

Life Technologies Corporation was awarded a contract by George Mason University in Virginia on August 21, 2026, with a cumulative value of $618. The contract comprises three distinct line items for delivery to GMU Purchasing: one unit of a stabilized competent E. coli polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product priced at $489.02, a minimum handling charge for the product category at $102.00, and a dry ice charge at $27.50. These components collectively constitute the total contract value.

The deliverables under this award represent laboratory supplies and associated logistics services necessary for molecular biology applications. The inclusion of dry ice and handling charges alongside the competent E. coli product indicates this procurement is structured to ensure proper transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive biological materials to the university's purchasing department. The contract award reflects a single transaction for these scientific research materials and their associated fulfillment costs.