UNSPSC 12141806: Sodium Na

UNSPSC 12141806 Sodium Na, a Commodity code, encompasses chemical reagents and reference standards for laboratory analysis, forensic applications, and quality control work that state and local governments procure on a recurring basis. Recent solicitations under this code reflect demand for specialized laboratory consumables including DNA quantification standards, drug reference materials, forensic testing kits, and diagnostic reagents rather than elemental sodium itself. The issuing bodies span state forensic laboratories, public health departments, county sheriff offices, municipal water utilities, university research facilities, and specialized state procurement divisions. State forensic laboratories and public health agencies appear as repeat buyers, particularly Texas (Department of Public Safety, Department of Parks and Wildlife) and California (public health laboratory operations), alongside the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences.

The geographic concentration centers on Texas, California, and the District of Columbia, with additional recent activity in Georgia (Gwinnett County), Connecticut (City of Meriden), and Arizona (Texas A&M University procurement). Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 for DNA analysis reagents, genetic analyzer components, and drug screening consumables from Thermo Fisher Scientific, Promega, Qiagen, Abbott, and ANDE Corporation with proposals due October 20, 2026; the State of California RFB IS-27200197 for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic testing kits with scheduled delivery due October 7, 2026; the City of Arlington, Texas ITB 270018 for laboratory supplies and chemicals serving water treatment and laboratory services due September 17, 2026; and Harris County, Texas ITB 250415 for crime scene and forensic supplies including DNA collection items and reference standards due June 8, 2026. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences posted two related opportunities in May and September 2026 for NGS consumables and reagents, though detailed scope information was limited in available summaries.