UNSPSC 12141734: Platinum Pt

UNSPSC 12141734 Platinum Pt is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized laboratory reagents, consumables, and reference standards used in forensic analysis, genetic sequencing, drug screening, and pharmaceutical testing. Recent solicitations show active purchasing of DNA analysis kits, sequencing cartridges, controlled-substance detection reagents, Shiga toxin testing kits, drug reference standards, NGS (next-generation sequencing) consumables, and crime scene forensic supplies. The issuing bodies span state agencies (Texas Department of Public Safety, California Department of Public Health, Texas A&M University), county governments (Harris County, Texas; Gwinnett County, Georgia), cities (Arlington, Texas; Meriden, Connecticut), and the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences and Department of Finance and Services. State forensic and public health labs represent the primary customer base, with some activity from water treatment facilities and university research operations.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas, California, and the District of Columbia. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted an IFB on September 23, 2026 (304T27175A11) for proprietary genetic analyzer consumables, DNA quantification standards, and drug screening kits with response due October 20, 2026 and a contract term through October 31, 2027 with three one-year renewal options; the procurement serves the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife statewide, with branded vendors including Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation. The State of California posted an RFB on September 21, 2026 (RFBIS27200197) for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic kits due October 7, 2026, with potential CBE preference or set-aside. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences solicited NGS consumables and reagents in late September 2026 (RK332307) with a September 25 due date. Harris County, Texas issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 (250415) for crime scene and forensic supplies including DNA swab kits, evidence collection items, and sharps containers, due June 8, 2026, with one-year contract beginning June 1, 2026 and renewal options through five years; the County requires $1 million commercial general liability insurance and a local account manager with bi-monthly customer contact. Meriden, Connecticut solicited water treatment chemicals under ITB B026-55 in June 2026, representing ancillary activity within laboratory-adjacent supply categories.