Master Contract Description: The following Carl Zeiss & Leica product lines are offered in this contract,

- Carl Zeiss: KF2, Standard 25, Stemi 1000-2000 & 200 DRC, Invertoscope, MC80 camera and accessories.

- Leica: ATC2000, GZ series, stereo 4 & 5, Galen 3, Zoom 2000, BF200 and accessories.

Expiration Date: 6-30-2002

Payment Terms: Net 30 Days

Vendor : VWR Scientific Products

Address: 405 Heron Drive

Bridgeport, NJ 08014

FEI No.: 91-1319190

Contact/Title: Faith Sprow, Ext. 4376

Phone: 800-947-4270 or 800-932-5000 Fax: 410-706-0446

Vendor Minority Information:

State Small Business: No

Federal Small Business: No

Federal Woman-Owned Small Business: No

Feedback . This Master Contract was created for departmental use. To assure good customer service, the buyer would appreciate your feedback.

Buyer: Lucy Sanchez

Phone: (301) 405-5831

Instructions for issuing a release against this Master Contract:

Use UM Visa Purchasing Card up to $2,500: Give the contract vendor the University’s Master Contract Number in order to assure proper pricing and contract terms and your UM Visa Purchasing Card number so the charges can be properly assigned. The purchase will be included on your monthly Visa Statement/Log. There is no other paperwork.

Master Contract Release: This is an alternative method under $2,500 and the only method for departments to order on their own over $2,500. Use a Master Contract Release "MC" Number as a unique "purchase order" number and reference the University's Master Contract Number 82397JRE to assure proper pricing and give the contract terms. Ask the vendor to reference the "MC" number on the invoice sent to Accounts Payable. Complete the Master Contract Release and distribute copies as indicated on the form.

Department Responsibility: You are reminded that it is the responsibility of the using Department to monitor releases made against the Master Contract for consistency with the items, prices and terms of the contract. Only those items and/or services included under the scope of the contract are to be purchased using the Master Contract release process. By issuing a release against a Master Contract, the person issuing the release certifies that sufficient authorized funds are available and, in accordance with Federal OMB Circular A 110, existing equipment has been screened and is not available for use.

Quantity Discounts: If you are ordering significant quantities of items from a Master Contract, contact

Faith Sprow to see if quantity discounts (or other cost savings) are available.

• University of Maryland discount is 21.2% off Master Price List, effective 1-15-99.
• The University is exercising the second year of four one-year contract renewal options.
• Contact Faith Sprow at 800-947-4270 ext. 4376 for pricing for all standard and customized configurations.
• Two samples of customized configurations are listed below for your reference.