UNSPSC 41101809: Optical diffraction apparatus

UNSPSC 41101809 Optical diffraction apparatus, a Commodity code, encompasses precision optical measurement and analysis equipment that state and local governments and public higher-education institutions procure for laboratory teaching, research, and specialized departmental support. Recent solicitations under the code reflect acquisition of optical surface profilometers, ophthalmic diagnostic instruments, and related specialty optical testing apparatus. Issuing bodies include community colleges, county health systems, and research universities. Valencia College in Florida recently issued a sole-source notice for a PGI Optics CORE Optical Surface Profilometer (part number M112-215821) supplied by Taylor Hobson (Ametek) to support precision optics instruction in its Advanced Science and Technology curriculum. The County of Santa Clara, California issued an ITB for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories for its Valley Specialty Center Ophthalmology Department and other county departments on a three-year contract basis with firm pricing and estimated annual quantities based on historical purchase history. Texas Tech University issued an RFP for laboratory and research-and-development goods and services including microscope equipment and specialty testing apparatus, evaluated on demonstrated ability to fulfill TTU needs (50 percent weight), compliance with federal and state requirements and HUB program mandates (15 percent), proposer qualifications (15 percent), financial value (10 percent), and value-added options (10 percent).

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California, with additional volume from Texas higher education. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted an RFP on September 21, 2026 for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, and related technology and services available to its participating public entities, with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time via the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The County of Santa Clara's ophthalmic instruments ITB required an all-or-none bid response with firm pricing for the three-year term; the county offered a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and reserved the right to require evaluation units for validation. Valencia College's sole-source procurement proceeded under Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statute with no competitive bidding, reflecting institutional need for equipment compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure and teaching methodology. The code shows steady procurement activity across higher-education procurement offices, county health departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions.