UNSPSC 12141613: Scandium Sc

UNSPSC 12141613 Scandium Sc (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The recent opportunities posted under 12141613 include forensic laboratory consumables (DNA analysis kits, sequencing reagents, drug screening supplies), diagnostic testing kits (Shiga Toxin QuikChek), water treatment chemicals (calcium hypochlorite, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, sodium permanganate, sodium fluoride, phosphate blends), crime scene supplies (cotton swabs, GSR collection kits, fingerprint materials, evidence containers, nitrile gloves), and precipitant solutions for research — none of which are scandium or scandium-bearing materials or compounds. The code's nominal scope (scandium metal or alloys) does not match what state and local governments are actually buying under this tag.

Procurement activity across these mistagged opportunities originates from state health and forensic laboratories (Texas Department of Public Safety, District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences, California State Public Health Laboratory), water utilities (City of Arlington, City of Meriden), law enforcement (Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County, Texas), and academic institutions (Texas A&M University). Recent notices include Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts IFB 304T27175A11 for forensic laboratory consumables (due October 20, 2026), State of California RFB IS-27200197 for Shiga Toxin diagnostic kits (due October 7, 2026), City of Meriden ITB B026-55 for water treatment chemicals (due June 25, 2026), and Harris County ITB 250415 for crime scene supplies (due June 8, 2026). Geographic activity centers in Texas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, and the District of Columbia. Because this code does not represent the actual commodities being procured, substantive pursuit under the 12141613 tag is not feasible; vendors should verify correct UNSPSC assignment for the specific product or service category they supply.