JPMC NASPO Lab Equipment and Supplies

The State of Illinois is procuring laboratory equipment and supplies through a NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) joint purchasing agreement administered by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services under the Central Management Services agency. This procurement encompasses a comprehensive master contract for laboratory equipment and supplies that will be made available to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies across participating states. The goods and services procured include all line items for laboratory equipment and supplies covering a full-line catalog based on NASPO's Master Agreement number MA2024001, which was originally awarded through the State of Idaho. The procurement was conducted through an Invitation for Bid process and awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The initial contract term runs from February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, with three additional renewal term options available at the state's discretion. The posting date for this opportunity was January 6, 2026, with a deadline of January 20, 2026.

Fisher Scientific Company, LLC was awarded this master contract with a total award value of $100,000,000.00 for the initial three-year term. The contract is subject to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525) and includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) set-aside requirement, which Fisher Scientific satisfied through a utilization plan allocating 1 percent of the contract value to United Scientific Supplies, a certified BEP vendor. This procurement is contingent upon appropriation of funds and incorporates standard Illinois certifications and compliance requirements with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract may be terminated by the State for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause with immediate effect upon notice. The primary contact for this award is Ashley Stewart at the Illinois Central Management Services office.