UNSPSC 41102902: Embedding molds

UNSPSC 41102902 Embedding molds (Commodity) covers histology laboratory services — specifically tissue embedding, sectioning, staining, and microscopic analysis of postmortem and clinical specimens — as solicited by medical examiner and forensic laboratory functions within state and local governments. State and local buyers under this code are primarily medical examiner offices and forensic investigative agencies at the county and state level, with Brevard County, Florida and the State of Georgia each posting multiple solicitations in recent months. The work includes routine histological procedures (hematoxylin and eosin staining, acid-fast bacilli detection, fungal stains, Gram stains, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, and Masson's trichrome stains), chain-of-custody documentation, preservation of paraffin blocks, expert consultation, and court testimony readiness. Contractors must hold state histotechnician certification (HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) credentials), College of American Pathologists accreditation for clinical and microbiology laboratory services, and active participation in proficiency testing programs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Brevard County Purchasing Services issued RFQ-7-26-07 for histology laboratory services with a response date of April 7, 2026, and a sole-source procurement (Solicitation 5050708) for Professional Pathology Laboratory, LLC, with a response date of July 13, 2026. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation posted eRFQ 47100GBI0000203 for histology evaluation services (response date May 8, 2026) and eRFQ 47100GBI0000204 for histology services (response date May 15, 2026). The California Department of General Services issued Request for Bid RFBIS26200981 with a June 4, 2026 deadline. Brevard County's RFQ specifies a five-year contract term with minimum insurance requirements of $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 professional liability, $2,000,000 auto liability, and $5,000,000 cyber liability, and submission of three hard copies and one electronic copy on USB media.