UNSPSC 12141759: Ununbium Uub

UNSPSC 12141759 Ununbium Uub, a Commodity code, describes specialized laboratory consumables, reagents, and diagnostic testing kits that state and local governments procure for forensic analysis, disease surveillance, and water quality testing. The code captures brand-specific or proprietary laboratory supplies including DNA analysis reagents, drug screening kits, Shiga Toxin diagnostic tests, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) consumables, as well as generic chemical supplies such as water treatment chemicals and precipitant solutions. Issuing bodies span state procurement divisions (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State of California), state universities (Texas A&M University), county governments (Gwinnett County, Georgia; Harris County, Texas), cities (Arlington, Texas; Meriden, Connecticut), and district-level public health and forensic laboratories (District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences, District of Columbia Department of Finance and Services). The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences appear as repeat solicitors for specialized forensic and sequencing supplies.

Recent activity spans Texas, California, Georgia, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is requesting bids on proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies (IFB 304T-27-175A1.1, due October 20, 2026) covering DNA analysis, forensic drug screening, and genetic analyzer components from specified vendors including Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE Corporation, serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife statewide. The State of California is requesting bids for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic testing kits on a recurring basis (RFB-IS-27200197, due October 7, 2026) supporting public health laboratory operations, with CBE certification required. The City of Meriden, Connecticut is soliciting bids for water treatment chemicals including Calcium Hypochlorite, Caustic Soda, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Permanganate, Sodium Fluoride, and Granular Phosphate Blend (ITB B026-55, due June 25, 2026) with NSF and AWWA compliance required and Build America Buy America Act compliance for certain items. Harris County, Texas is requesting bids for forensic crime scene supplies and DNA collection items (ITB 250415, due June 8, 2026) on an as-needed basis for the Sheriff's Office. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences has solicited NGS consumables and reagents (due September 25, 2026) and precipitant solutions for laboratory operations across multiple postings in the same timeframe.