UNSPSC 41102904: Embedding compounds

UNSPSC 41102904 Embedding compounds (Commodity) codes for histology laboratory services — specifically tissue embedding, sectioning, staining, and microscopic analysis of postmortem biological specimens for forensic pathology and medical examiner operations. State and local governments buy these services through coroner and medical examiner offices, forensic laboratories, and state investigative bureaus. The work typically includes routine and special stains (hematoxylin and eosin, acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, Masson's trichrome), histological reports with tight turnaround windows (analysis beginning within forty-eight hours, reports within four working days), chain of custody documentation, expert consultation availability, and court testimony support. Contractors must hold state pathology certification (Florida licensure, HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) credentials), College of American Pathologists accreditation, and active proficiency testing program participation. Required insurance typically includes $1 million general liability, $1 million professional liability, $2 million auto liability, and $5 million cyber liability, with workers' compensation as mandated by state law.

Recent activity centers on Brevard County, Florida and the State of Georgia. Brevard County Medical Examiner's Office posted two opportunities: an RFQ (RFQ-7-26-07, due April 7, 2026) seeking qualified histology service providers with a five-year contract term, and a sole-source notice (5050708, posted October 19, 2026) with Professional Pathology Laboratory, LLC for histological examination of postmortem specimens under Florida Statutes section 287.057(5)(3)(c). The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued two eRFQs within nine days of each other in late April and mid-May 2026 (47100GBI0000203 posted April 29, 2026 due May 8, 2026; 47100GBI0000204 posted May 12, 2026 due May 15, 2026) seeking histology services under Georgia's State Purchasing Act. The State of California posted an RFB (RFB-IS-26200981, due June 4, 2026) with CBE set-aside language, though the full scope and technical specifications were not fully accessible in the record.