First Responder Products

Our most popular contracts and procurement programs are listed below — many others are available at the local level (To learn more about what is available, contact your Fisher Scientific sales representative.). First responders count on Fisher Scientific experience and knowledge from incident preplanning through recovery.

• Federal and Military Government Customers
• GSA Advantage Schedule 84 for Law Enforcement, Fire and Security
• DoD EMALL/IDIQ
• State and Local Government Customers
• GSA Advantage Schedule 84 for Law Enforcement, Fire and Security
• HGACBuy
• NASPO Contracts
• NY Hazardous Incident Response Equipment (HIRE) Contract

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Find cost-saving solutions that help you simplify your procurement process, stay within budget, and meet other requirements.

Take advantage of these great benefits:

• Competitively solicited and awarded cooperative contract
• OMNIA Partners segment market basket
• Custom market basket for each participating agency
• Deep category discounts
• No shipping costs or handling fees on standard deliveries
• Diverse supplier programs
• Sustainability incentive programs
• Patronage rebate opportunities
• And more

Benefits of using GSA Advantage

• Using GSA Advantage ensures that you are getting GSA-negotiated pricing and dealing with GSA-approved sources
• Easily search or browse via keywords, part numbers, NSNs, manufacturer name, contractor name or contract number
• Registered users enjoy full benefits of GSA Advantage – including purchasing
• Multiple payment options (SmartPay GPC, AAC or DODAAC)
• Paperless transactions
• Detailed order history lets you track the status of your order

How to Start Buying Through GSA Advantage

Registering is quick and easy. Simply visit the GSA Advantage website and click on "Register." To learn more about GSA Advantage, contact one of our customer service representatives at +1 800-226-4732 or visit the GSA Advantage website and click on "Customer Assistance."

Developed more than 30 years ago by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, HGACBuy is a nationwide program that reaches local governments and government-related agencies well outside the borders of Texas.

The Fisher Scientific contract with HGACBuy provides agencies nationwide access to more than 75,000 products already competitively bid from the following first responder and general safety equipment categories:

• Personal protective equipment
• Detection and monitoring
• Hazardous storage and spill containment
• Firefighting and technical rescue equipment
• Medical and mass casualty support
• Fall protection and confined space
• Facility safety
• Physical security
• Traffic safety

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In addition to the full-line catalog of laboratory equipment and supplies listed on this contract, safety and first responder products are also included:

• First aid products — including AEDs
• SCBAs, EEBAs
• Instrumentation — including combustible gas and oxygen detectors and thermal imaging cameras (TICs)
• Turnout gear, all levels of hazmat and CBRNE apparel, specialty clothing for EMS and USAR
• Helmets — firefighting, EMS and USAR
• Gloves — including structural and proximity firefighting, extrication, rope and chemical resistant
• Boots — structural, proximity and wildland firefighting as well as station duty, USAR and chemical resistant
• Equipment — forcible entry tools (FET) and ventilation (i.e., saws and blowers)
• Extinguishers and foam
• Shelters (i.e., decon, incident command, morgue, hospital, temporary housing)
• Training mannequins, videos and books

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Since its inception in 2005, NY OGS has successfully awarded contracts to dozens of vendors representing over 100,000 items in over 800 product lines — providing its participating members with a streamlined procurement process and significant cost savings.

Approximately 7,500 Fisher Scientific products are available through the HIRE contract's authorized equipment list, which includes the following:

• Personal protective equipment
• Explosive device mitigation and remediation equipment
• CBRNE search and rescue equipment
• Detection equipment
• Decontamination equipment
• Physical security enhancement equipment
• Terrorism incident prevention equipment
• CBRNE logistical support equipment
• Agricultural terrorism prevention, response and mitigation equipment
• Intervention equipment
• Other authorized equipment

In addition to the product offering listed above, Fisher Scientific also extends to its first responder customers purchasing through the NY HIRE Contract, complimentary access and use of its Quartermaster web-based program. Capabilities include:

• Listing of Fisher Scientific products under NY HIRE contract
• Secure online tracking of funds spent through Fisher Scientific
• Customized spending reports

Program Benefits

Through Thermo Fisher Financial Services, we provide creative, competitive and comprehensive financial solutions for capital purchase needs.

Our programs provide:

• Minimal Capital Expenditures – Department money is not tied up in equipment costs so it can be diverted to other urgent needs, such as protective equipment or training
• Pay-As-You-Go – Leasing provides you with the use of the equipment for a low monthly payment so you're able to pay as you use
• Low, Fixed Payments – By locking in your payments now, you can avoid inflation risk in the future
• Longer Terms – We offer financing terms from 12-60 months, while most banks only provide 12-36 month loans