UNSPSC 12141748: Uranium U

UNSPSC 12141748 Uranium U is a Commodity code that describes laboratory and forensic testing consumables, reagents, and reference materials rather than uranium metal or isotopes—a significant mismatch between the code's nominal name and the work actually being solicited under it in state and local procurement. State and local governments use this code to buy diagnostic test kits, chemical reference standards, forensic laboratory supplies, water treatment testing equipment, and instrument-specific consumables for public health, water utility, and forensic laboratory operations. Issuing bodies include state health and forensic agencies (California, District of Columbia), cities and counties managing water utilities and public health functions (Meriden, Tampa, Palm Bay), university procurement departments (Texas A&M), and county sheriff and forensic offices (Harris County). The work ranges from brand-specific orders for single-source laboratory reagents and diagnostic kits to competitive bids for multi-item consumable bundles and testing equipment, with contract terms typically running one to five years.

Recent activity spans California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. The State of California issued an RFB on February 9, 2026 for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic test kits due February 24, 2026, and another RFB on March 17, 2026 for pharmaceutical-grade alcohol USP due April 15, 2026, both with CBE set-aside provisions. The City of Meriden, Connecticut posted an ITB on June 9, 2026 for water treatment chemicals (calcium hypochlorite, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, sodium permanganate, sodium fluoride, and phosphate blend) under BABA compliance, due June 25, 2026. The City of Palm Bay, Florida completed an ITB for laboratory testing services across water and wastewater programs in March 2026, with three bidders ranging from $80,872 to $107,946 in total contract value. Harris County, Texas issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 for forensic crime scene supplies including DNA swabs, sharps containers, fingerprint collection supplies, and chemicals, due June 8, 2026. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences posted multiple short-cycle solicitations for instrument consumables and laboratory goods in February through May 2026, each with three- to five-day response windows typical of renewal or continuation buys. The City of Tampa issued an Intent to Single Source in April 2026 for IDEXX water filtration and microbial detection equipment, justified by exclusive EPA approval and manufacturing status.