UNSPSC 31241801: Broad band filters

UNSPSC 31241801 Broad band filters is a Commodity code covering optical filtering and magnification equipment used in educational, laboratory, and medical settings. State and local governments buy microscopes, optical lenses, frames, and related accessories under this code to support teaching laboratories, medical facilities, and research operations. The primary issuing bodies are state agencies (notably the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State of Michigan) and entities participating in cooperative purchasing networks that aggregate demand across multiple departments and school districts to negotiate volume discounts on standardized equipment.

Recent activity shows Texas and Michigan as active procurement markets. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts solicited microscopes and accessories through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) on August 5, 2026, with proposals due September 1, 2026, under Solicitation 304T27490M2. This indefinite-quantity, requirements-type cooperative agreement allows multiple state and local agencies to draw down pre-negotiated, firm fixed-price unit costs for microscope products and supplementary equipment. Respondents must provide completed certifications, insurance statements, and a mandatory price sheet establishing line-item unit pricing and warranty terms. The State of Michigan issued a Notice of Intent for RFP 250000002612 on July 27, 2026, regarding optical lenses and frames, though the full RFP scope and evaluation criteria are not detailed in available summaries. Both solicitations reflect demand for standardized optical and magnification equipment across state education and laboratory procurement.