133960-Water Bear (Tardigrade) Culture, Living

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded a contract to Carolina Biological Supply on September 22, 2026, for the provision of live tardigrade (water bear) cultures. The contract, identified as A208_P4844683, carries a cumulative value of thirty-four dollars and encompasses the delivery of two units of living tardigrade cultures. The materials are designated for delivery to Funk Crystal at a Virginia location (telephone: 540-231-0700), with each unit priced at seventeen dollars.

The procurement represents a specialized biological supply requirement typical of academic research and educational institutions. Carolina Biological Supply, as the prime contractor, is responsible for fulfilling the order of live tardigrade specimens to support the university's instructional or research operations. The modest contract value and limited scope of deliverables indicate this is a straightforward transactional purchase rather than a comprehensive supply agreement or ongoing service contract.