UNSPSC 12141612: Samarium Sm

UNSPSC 12141612 Samarium Sm (Commodity) does not map to state and local procurement activity reflected in the recent opportunities. The code nominally covers a rare-earth element used in specialized manufacturing and research applications, but the recent solicitations tagged under it actually solicit laboratory chemicals, diagnostic test kits, consumable supplies, and laboratory information systems — products unrelated to samarium procurement. The City of Meriden posted an ITB for water treatment chemicals including calcium hypochlorite, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, sodium permanganate, and sodium fluoride; the State of California solicited brand-specific Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic test kits and tax-free USP alcohol; Harris County, Texas sought crime scene supplies including DNA collection items, evidence containers, and forensic chemicals; and the District of Columbia posted multiple consumables and instrument-supply solicitations. None of these opportunities target samarium or rare-earth materials. The issuing bodies include state health and environmental departments, city water utilities, county sheriff offices, and municipal procurement offices across multiple states.

Activity is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, and Arizona, with mislabeling evident across most recent postings. Representative opportunities include the City of Meriden's ITB B026-55 for water treatment chemicals (due June 25, 2026), Harris County's ITB 250415 for crime scene supplies (due June 8, 2026), and the State of California's RFB 26200615 for Shiga Toxin QuikChek kits (due February 24, 2026). The code shows no genuine recent activity in samarium or compatible rare-earth procurement at state and local level; pursuit under this code is not warranted without source documents confirming actual samarium-related scope.