Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (2024 - 2032)

The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies cooperative master agreement, led by the State of Idaho in partnership with NASPO ValuePoint, provides public entities with access to a comprehensive range of laboratory products. The contract is organized into two distinct bands: Band 1 covers a full-line catalog of laboratory equipment and supplies, while Band 2 focuses on microscopes and their associated parts and components, including optics, power supplies, software, and maintenance support. This agreement aims to streamline procurement by offering administrative ease and removing previous purchase caps, with pricing based on submitted catalogs and specific discount schedules. The initial term of the agreement runs from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2029, with the potential for extensions through February 28, 2032. Following a competitive solicitation process under NAICS code 423490, several vendors were awarded positions based on technical and cost evaluations, including Fisher Scientific, VWR International, and Nikon Instruments, among others. Purchasers are encouraged to utilize the category discounts specified in the contract to ensure pricing consistency across the portfolio.