UNSPSC 12161507: Cupferron reagent

UNSPSC 12161507 Cupferron reagent is a Commodity code covering specialized laboratory chemicals used in forensic, diagnostic, and analytical testing applications. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through forensic laboratories, public health departments, and criminal justice agencies acquiring reference materials, diagnostic reagents, and chemical standards for DNA analysis, drug screening, pathogen detection, and quality-control functions in laboratory testing operations. The issuing bodies span state-level forensic agencies (Texas Department of Public Safety, California State Department), county sheriff's offices (Harris County, Georgia), municipal water utilities (City of Arlington, City of Meriden), district-level public health laboratories (District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences), and public research institutions (Texas A&M University). Forensic consumables dominate the recent solicitations, with DNA sequencing kits, genetic analyzer components, drug screening standards, and crime scene collection supplies appearing across multiple jurisdictions; water treatment chemical procurement and general laboratory supplies also fall within the code's scope.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, the District of Columbia, and Georgia. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted IFB 304T-27-175A11 on September 23, 2026 (due October 20, 2026) for proprietary forensic laboratory consumables and reagents—DNA sequencing kits, buffer containers, RapidHIT cartridges, and ELISA kits for controlled-substance detection—serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife statewide, with quantities ranging from 8 to 5,000 units per line item based on four-year historical usage, firm pricing, FOB Destination delivery, and a 1.5% SmartBuy administrative fee. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences solicited Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) consumables and reagents under RFP RK332307 (due September 25, 2026). California State issued RFB-IS-27200197 (due October 7, 2026) for Shiga Toxin QuikChek diagnostic testing kits on scheduled delivery, requiring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form submission. Harris County, Texas issued ITB 250415 (due June 8, 2026) for crime scene supplies including DNA swabs, GSR kits, fingerprint supplies, and specialty chemicals for the Sheriff's Office, with forty-five-day delivery and $1,000,000 minimum commercial general liability insurance required. City of Arlington, Texas solicited laboratory supplies and chemicals under IFB 270018 (due September 17, 2026) for Laboratory Services and water treatment operations. Set-asides and preferences for certified business enterprises, disadvantaged vendors, and local suppliers appear in California and District of Columbia procurements.