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Research Reagent Procurement Support

University of Florida – Research Reagent Procurement for Environmental Genomics Programs

Academic Procurement Case Study

Vehicle: University Procurement
Platform: GSA Advantage (GSA MAS)
Product: Molecular Biology Research Reagents (GelRed® & GelGreen®, Biotium)
Category: Environmental Genomics Research
Timeline: Time-Sensitive Research Procurement
Compliance: TAA-compliant sourcing, institutional documentation, reagent handling controls

University

University of Florida (UF)
IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences – Ziegler Hall

Need

UF’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences required specialized molecular biology reagents to support environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis and fisheries biodiversity research. The laboratory selected GelRed® and GelGreen® nucleic acid gel stains due to their sensitivity, safety profile, and compatibility with existing genomics workflows.

Key procurement requirements included:

Rapid procurement to avoid disruption to active DNA analysis workflows
TAA-compliant reagent documentation for grant reporting
Delivery to Ziegler Hall with appropriate labeling, storage, and reagent handling controls

Response

WDS coordinated procurement through an authorized Biotium distribution channel, ensuring compliant sourcing, audit-ready documentation, and proper reagent handling requirements for university research operations.

Verified manufacturer-authorized sourcing and product traceability documentation
Coordinated procurement through GSA MAS with institutional purchasing requirements and audit-ready documentation
Temperature-controlled shipping for reagent integrity
Direct delivery to Ziegler Hall; coordinated with UF/IFAS staff

Procurement was completed without disrupting active environmental genomics research activities and laboratory processing schedules.

Outcome

The procurement supported uninterrupted environmental genomics workflows and enabled continued eDNA analysis without delays to ongoing research initiatives.

The procurement team commended WDS for:

Responsive procurement support for specialized research reagents
Seamless coordination with UF’s procurement office
Reliable delivery aligned with UF’s storage protocols and facility standards

This engagement reinforced WDS’s ability to support university research programs requiring specialized scientific reagents, compliance documentation, and dependable procurement execution.