Contract Summary

This is an Awarded Contract and Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) document (Contract Number CN-370000-GC716-T36A) administered through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) on behalf of multiple states and local governments. The contract involves the state of California and various public agencies, consortiums, and jurisdictions that are authorized to utilize this vehicle. The primary vendor under this contract is Agilent Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory and analytical instruments and related solutions.

The contract covers the supply of laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, consumables, and related products and services used in scientific research, testing, and diagnostic applications. Pricing is established through a tiered discount structure applied to Agilent's published price lists, with specific discounts varying by product category and customer type. The contract includes multiple option periods for renewal, extending the potential contract term beyond the initial award period. Eligible purchasers include state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and other public sector entities within participating states. The contract does not include specific federal set-asides but provides cooperative purchasing benefits to all participating public agencies, allowing for streamlined procurement and negotiated pricing without individual competitive bidding requirements for each transaction.