UNSPSC 41102900: Histology equipment

UNSPSC 41102900 Histology equipment is a Class code covering specialized laboratory instruments and consumables for tissue analysis in forensic, clinical, and public health laboratory settings. State and local governments buy histology instruments—including tissue processors, embedding systems, microtomes, coverslippers, and stainers—along with associated supplies such as reagents, stains, and test kits. Recent solicitations show demand for both standalone equipment and bundled service contracts that combine instrument maintenance with consumable supplies. Issuing bodies include county medical examiners' offices, state public health laboratories, and specialized investigative agencies. Cook County, Illinois has reissued histology and toxicology supplies contracts and solicited a dedicated coverslipper and stainer combination unit; Brevard County, Florida procured full histology laboratory services including tissue embedding, cutting, and staining with certified technical personnel; the Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued separate RFQs for histology services and histology evaluation services; and the Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection sought a two-year maintenance and supply agreement for Hologic Panther instruments valued at $2,897,905.00.

Activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest. Cook County posted two opportunities in mid-June 2026—the histology and toxicology supplies re-bid (Solicitation 2457-09110 RR, due July 22, 2026) and the coverslipper and stainer combination unit (Solicitation 2672-04030, due July 29, 2026). Brevard County, Florida issued an RFQ for histology lab services (RFQ-7-26-07, due April 7, 2026) requiring Florida state certification, College of American Pathologists accreditation, and professional certifications including HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP), with a five-year contract term. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued back-to-back eRFQs in April and May 2026 (Solicitations 47100GBI0000203 and 47100GBI0000204, with response windows of nine and three days respectively). California posted an RFB (Solicitation RFB-IS-26200981, due June 4, 2026) with a Certified Business Enterprise requirement and Exhibit 6 CBE certification submission requirement. The Florida Department of Health single-source procurement to Hologic, Inc. (Solicitation SS15530, posted April 2, 2026, due April 23, 2026) demonstrates long-term equipment lock-in through maintenance and supply dependencies.