UNSPSC 23151818: Sterility test devices

UNSPSC 23151818 Sterility test devices (Commodity) covers laboratory testing services, equipment maintenance, and analytical instruments that state and local governments acquire to support public health, utilities, water treatment, and specialized research operations. Recent solicitations show Marion County, Oregon and the Texas Department of State Health Services procuring laboratory testing services, specimen handling, and phlebotomist support; Lubbock Power & Light seeking annual insulating oil analysis and diagnostic services for electrical equipment; and the City of Tampa replacing a spectrophotometer at its waste-to-energy facility. The code also captures service and repair contracts for specialized lab instruments, such as the Texas DSHS procurement for annual maintenance of sterilization equipment, washers, and steam generators with original equipment manufacturer certification and 24-hour technical support. Issuing bodies range from county health and detention facilities to municipal utilities, state health departments, and water authorities. Activity spans Oregon, Texas, and Florida, with solicitations emphasizing technical qualifications, OEM certifications, ISO accreditation standards, and performance-based service levels.

Recent opportunities include Marion County, Oregon issuing an ITB on July 10, 2026 for laboratory testing services and phlebotomy for adults in custody, due July 24, 2026; the Texas Department of State Health Services soliciting an IFB on June 29, 2026 for equipment repair and maintenance at its South Texas Laboratory in Harlingen with bids due July 6, 2026 and a historical annual value of $25,050 to $40,000; Lubbock Power & Light requesting an RFP on June 18, 2026 for annual insulating oil testing across approximately 20 substations, with proposals due July 22, 2026 and weighted evaluation favoring technical qualifications and laboratory management capabilities; and the City of Tampa posting an RFQ on June 25, 2026 for a replacement spectrophotometer at McKay Bay Waste to Energy, with quotes due June 12, 2026. Bidders pursuing this code should verify OEM certifications, ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation, equipment-specific training requirements, and compliance with utility or public health data integration standards before responding.