Laboratory equipment and supplies

The Ohio Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) RSC019709 provides a comprehensive master contract for laboratory and scientific equipment across multiple product categories. The contract enables Ohio state agencies, higher education institutions, and registered Cooperative Purchasing Program members to procure laboratory supplies and equipment through Thomas Scientific Holdings LLC. The contract covers two primary bands: a full-line catalog of laboratory equipment and supplies (excluding microscopes) and a specialized category for microscopes and related components, with comprehensive pricing discounts ranging from 0% to 56% across various product categories.

The master contract, awarded on May 22, 2024, is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and leverages a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement. The contract period runs from May 22, 2024, to February 28, 2029, with potential for a one-month renewal. Thomas Scientific LLC serves as the prime contractor, with a contract value subject to quarterly sales and a 0.75% revenue share requirement. The contract provides flexible purchasing options with net 30-day delivery terms, processed through the contractor's Swedesboro, New Jersey location, and covers statewide procurement needs without a guaranteed purchase volume commitment.