Microbiology Reagent Supply – Columbia Agar and Sheep Blood Media

The contract entails the supply of Columbia 5 percent Sheep Blood agar plates for use in clinical microbiology diagnostics at the WRAIR Richard Lugar Center in Tbilisi, Georgia. These agar plates are essential for the isolation, identification, and cultivation of bacterial pathogens in clinical samples, supporting accurate and timely diagnostic outcomes in a high-demand laboratory environment. The reagents must meet strict quality and consistency standards to ensure reliable microbiological results critical to public health and operational readiness. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 424690, which covers medical and dental equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, indicating the procurement is for commercial-grade laboratory reagents. Performance is localized to Tbilisi, with the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, under the Department of State, serving as the overseeing agency. The contract was posted on July 10, 2026, and reflects the ongoing U.S. government support for enhanced diagnostic capacity at the Richard Lugar Center, a key facility for infectious disease surveillance and response in the region.