UNSPSC 12141606: Holmium Ho

UNSPSC 12141606 Holmium Ho is a Commodity code that covers laboratory reference materials and chemical reagents used in forensic, pharmaceutical, and quality control testing operations. State and local governments procure these materials predominantly through chemistry and laboratory testing departments embedded in public health agencies, forensic services divisions, and municipal water treatment facilities. Recent solicitations show procurement activity centered on water quality testing chemicals, drug reference standards, and forensic laboratory consumables sourced through state health departments, municipal utilities, county sheriff offices, and special districts.

Activity spreads across California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia, with the most visible recent opportunities concentrated in Texas (Texas A&M University's precipitant solutions ITB TAMU-ITB-26-5055, due July 15, 2026; Harris County Sheriff's Office crime scene supplies ITB 250415, due June 8, 2026) and the District of Columbia (Department of Finance and Services consumables solicitation DOC829758, due June 5, 2026). California issued multiple brand-specific laboratory reagent procurements under RFB 26200615 for Shiga toxin diagnostic kits (due February 24, 2026) and RFB 26200957 for Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug standards (due June 2, 2026). The City of Meriden, Connecticut solicited water treatment chemicals including sodium permanganate and phosphate blend under ITB B026-55 (due June 25, 2026), with Build America Buy America Act compliance required for certain items. Municipal water treatment facilities and state forensic laboratories represent the primary buyers, with deliveries typically required within five to forty-five business days and contracts running one-year base terms with optional renewals.