Nutrient agar slant and 5 more items

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services awarded contract PO05461500 to REMEL INC on September 4, 2026, with a cumulative value of $3,381.91. The contract encompasses the procurement of microbiological culture media and related materials for delivery to Jennifer Carickhoff. The line items include nutrient agar slant (3 units at $36.73 each), Well Company Salmonella media (2 units at $1,212.36 each), tetrathio broth (1 unit at $253.56), green bile broth (5 units at $49.69 each), blood agar sheep (5 units at $54.01 each), and freight, handling, and fuel surcharge (1 unit at $74.94).

The materials procured indicate this contract supports laboratory diagnostic and testing operations, likely in support of the Department's regulatory and food safety functions. REMEL INC serves as the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling the order of specialized growth media and associated shipping costs. The specific place of performance and contract period are not detailed in the available award documentation.