Contract A208_P4854850

Sigma-Aldrich Inc has been awarded a contract by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Virginia under Contract Number A208_P4854850, effective October 12, 2026. The contract contains a cumulative value of fourteen dollars and consists of four line items for the delivery of molecular biology reagents and diagnostic materials. All deliverables are directed to Maria Sharakhova at a Virginia location (540-231-0731). The contract line items include two ITS2 (Internal Transcribed Spacer 2) products in forward and reverse configurations, priced at $3.96 and $3.60 respectively, and two 18S Aedes ribosomal RNA gene products in forward and reverse configurations, each priced at $3.60.

The materials being procured appear to support molecular research or diagnostics related to Aedes species identification and characterization, likely for applications within Virginia Tech's research or educational programs. Each line item represents a single unit purchase of distinct genetic probes or primers. The minimal contract value and modest unit quantities suggest this procurement supports specific research activities or course instruction rather than large-scale operational needs. No information regarding contract duration beyond the award date or performance location beyond the delivery contact is available in the award documentation.