UNSPSC 21102404: Beetle breeding equipment

UNSPSC 21102404 Beetle breeding equipment is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized traps and containment apparatus for mosquito vector control and research programs. The City of Philadelphia's July 2026 solicitation for Reiter Cummings Inspired Gravid Traps exemplifies the practical scope: municipalities acquire equipment designed to capture gravid (egg-bearing) female mosquitoes for surveillance, monitoring, and population management in response to disease vectors such as dengue and Zika. The code attracts city procurement offices rather than county, state, or school district buyers, reflecting the localized nature of vector-control programs and the technical specialization required.

Recent activity concentrates in Philadelphia, where the City of Philadelphia issued IFB B2727498 on July 8, 2026, with quotes due July 15, 2026, for traps under a $41,000 micro-purchase threshold. The solicitation awards to the lowest responsible bidder on a whole or line-item basis at the City's discretion; vendors must quote all items to remain eligible. Delivery is FOB Destination Point with a 365-day contract term. The City requires general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, compliance with Philadelphia nondiscrimination and ethics provisions, and submission through PHLContracts with completion of mandatory forms including Local Business Entity certification. The source shows no additional recent opportunities across other jurisdictions, suggesting limited current procurement activity outside Philadelphia under this code.