UNSPSC 12141805: Rubidium Rb

UNSPSC 12141805 Rubidium Rb is a Commodity code that covers chemical elements and laboratory reagents used in state and local laboratory operations, including public health testing, forensic analysis, water quality monitoring, and pharmaceutical testing. Recent state and local opportunities under this code actually reflect a broader category of laboratory consumables, chemical supplies, and diagnostic reagents rather than rubidium specifically — the solicitations show procurement of water treatment chemicals, forensic laboratory supplies, drug standards and reference materials, laboratory information systems, and instrument-specific consumables. Issuing bodies include state health and forensic laboratories (California Department of Justice, District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences), municipal water utilities and environmental departments (City of Meriden, City of Tampa, City of Palm Bay), county sheriff operations (Harris County, Texas), universities (Texas A&M University), and county public health agencies (Santa Clara County). Water and wastewater testing dominates the recent activity, with municipalities and utilities seeking certified laboratory providers, calibration standards, and chemical reagents for regulatory compliance.

Geographic activity concentrates in California (forensic laboratory reagents and diagnostic kits), Texas (water treatment chemicals, forensic supplies), Florida (laboratory testing services for water and wastewater), Connecticut (municipal water treatment chemicals), and the District of Columbia (forensic instrument consumables). Representative solicitations include the City of Meriden ITB B026-55 for water treatment chemicals (Calcium Hypochlorite, Caustic Soda, Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Fluoride, and Phosphate Blend) due June 25, 2026, with NSF certification and Build America Buy America Act compliance required; the State of California RFB 26200957-1 for brand-name Sigma-Aldrich/Cerilliant drug standards and forensic reagents due June 2, 2026, with CBE set-aside provisions; and the City of Palm Bay ITB 19-ITB-26 for comprehensive laboratory testing services across water, wastewater, groundwater, and pretreatment programs, which closed March 17, 2026 with three bids ranging from $80,872 to $107,946 and historical spending of $66,360 to $95,440 annually. Harris County Sheriff's Office issued ITB 250415 for crime scene supplies including DNA collection kits, fingerprint materials, and forensic chemicals due June 8, 2026.