UNSPSC 12141501: Beryllium Be

UNSPSC 12141501 Beryllium Be is a Commodity code covering specialized laboratory chemicals and reagents used across forensic, diagnostic, and analytical testing operations. State and local governments procure these materials primarily through forensic science departments, public health laboratories, water treatment facilities, and university research operations. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying forensic-grade DNA analysis reagents, drug screening reagents, diagnostic testing kits, and laboratory reference standards—often with brand-name or single-source specifications tied to proprietary equipment compatibility. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 (due October 20, 2026) exemplifies the scope: it seeks DNA quantification standards, genetic analyzer components, RapidHIT cartridges, and direct ELISA kits for controlled-substance screening from Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Abbott, and ANDE Corporation, serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Department of Parks and Wildlife. Issuing bodies include state forensic and public health laboratories, county sheriffs' offices (Harris County, Georgia Gwinnett County), cities (Arlington, Meriden), university procurement offices (Texas A&M), and state purchasing divisions acting as centralized procurement arms.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Connecticut. Texas shows the heaviest recent volume: the statewide CPA procurement, Arlington's annual requirements contract for laboratory supplies (ITB 270018, due September 17, 2026), and Texas A&M's precipitant solutions ITB (due July 15, 2026). California procures forensic reference materials and diagnostic kits through state laboratory operations—Shiga Toxin QuikChek testing kits (RFB-IS-27200197, due October 7, 2026) and Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug standards (RFB 26-0534, closed June 2, 2026). The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences is active in NGS consumables and reagents procurement. Single-source or brand-restricted solicitations dominate; responses typically require certification forms (CBE compliance in California), proof of insurance, and compliance with technical specifications tied to specific analyzer platforms or diagnostic protocols. Contract terms usually run one to four years with renewal options. Set-asides and preference programs appear in California (CBE forms), Connecticut (local vendor and incumbent tiebreakers), and District of Columbia procurements (set-aside designations noted but not fully detailed in available summaries).