UNSPSC 21102404: Beetle breeding equipment

UNSPSC 21102404 Beetle breeding equipment, a Commodity code, covers specialized equipment and supplies for the controlled rearing and trapping of beetles used in research, disease vector monitoring, and pest management applications. State and local governments procure this equipment primarily through cities and school districts pursuing research, public health, or agricultural education initiatives. The scope of work under this code encompasses gravid traps, breeding containers, monitoring devices, and related apparatus designed to support entomological study and vector control programs.

Recent activity shows sparse but concrete solicitation. The City of Philadelphia issued an IFB (Solicitation B2727498) on July 8, 2026, for Reiter Cummings Inspired Gravid Traps, a micro purchase under $41,000 with bids due July 15, 2026, awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on a 365-day contract term. A secondary recent posting—Klein Independent School District's RFP 26-101 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics—carries a broader scope (agricultural science, STEM enrichment, and related instructional resources across 17 CTE program areas) with a June 5, 2026, deadline; while Klein ISD's solicitation does not explicitly isolate beetle breeding equipment, it may include entomological specimens or breeding apparatus as part of agricultural science offerings. Geographic activity centers on Texas (Klein ISD in Harris County) and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), with no evidence of broader multi-state concentration. The Klein ISD contract runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals; Philadelphia's contract is firm fixed-price with no minimum purchase guarantee. Both jurisdictions require vendor insurance, compliance with local business entity or HUB certifications, and standard procurement compliance documentation.