UNSPSC 12141710: Cobalt Co

UNSPSC 12141710 Cobalt Co is a Commodity code covering specialized laboratory reagents, consumables, and reference standards used in forensic analysis, drug screening, genetic sequencing, and diagnostic testing. State and local governments are procuring brand-restricted or proprietary supplies including DNA analysis kits, genetic analyzer components, buffer solutions, drug screening reagents, Shiga Toxin diagnostic kits, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) consumables. The issuing bodies span state forensic and public health laboratories, county sheriff's offices, city water treatment and laboratory services divisions, and university research procurement offices. Texas appears most active, with recent solicitations from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, City of Arlington, and Texas A&M University, but the code also sees activity from California's public health laboratory, the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences, and Harris County, Georgia.

Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' IFB 304T27175A11 (posted September 23, 2026, due October 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST) for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and consumables including DNA analysis kits, RapidHIT ID system cartridges, and drug screening reagents for the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife, with 50 line items from Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE Corporation, FOB Destination statewide delivery, and a four-year initial term through October 31, 2027 plus three renewal options; the City of Arlington's ITB 270018 (posted August 19, 2026, due September 17, 2026) for laboratory supplies and chemicals supporting the city's laboratory services, water treatment plants, and water resources division; the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences' RK332307 (posted September 22, 2026, due September 25, 2026) for NGS consumables and reagents; and the State of California's RFB-IS-27200197 (posted September 21, 2026, due October 7, 2026) for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic testing kits with scheduled delivery for public health laboratory operations and disease surveillance activities, including a Certified Business Enterprise preference component. Several opportunities are proprietary or brand-restricted (Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant, ANDE, Life Technologies), requiring established supplier relationships and exact SKU compliance.