UNSPSC 41102915: Histology sampling and dissecting stations

UNSPSC 41102915 Histology sampling and dissecting stations, a Commodity code, covers histological examination and laboratory analysis of biological specimens, including tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and microscopic evaluation using specialized reagents and methodologies such as hematoxylin and eosin staining and special stains for organisms including acid-fast bacilli and fungi. State and local governments procure these services primarily through medical examiner offices and investigative agencies to support forensic and pathology operations. Soliciting bodies include county medical examiners' offices, state law enforcement agencies, and county and state purchasing departments on behalf of health and investigative functions. The work involves qualified, licensed histology personnel meeting professional certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP), College of American Pathologists accreditation, and proficiency testing participation. Deliverables include completed histological reports, stained slides, chain-of-custody documentation, and expert consultation availability; turnaround expectations typically run four working days from specimen receipt with examination beginning within forty-eight hours.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois and California. Brevard County, Florida's Medical Examiner's Office has issued multiple solicitations: an RFQ (RFQ-7-26-07, due April 7, 2026) for five-year histology laboratory services requiring $1 million general liability, $1 million professional liability, $2 million auto liability, and $5 million cyber liability insurance; and a sole-source notice (Solicitation 5050708, with a passed response deadline of July 13, 2026) for histological examination of postmortem specimens through Professional Pathology Laboratory, LLC. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation posted two eRFQs within nine days of each other in late April and mid-May 2026 (eRFQ 47100GBI0000203, due May 8, 2026, and eRFQ 47100GBI0000204, due May 15, 2026) for histology services without disclosed scope detail. Cook County, Illinois issued a re-bid for histology and toxicology supplies (Solicitation 2457-09110 RR, due July 22, 2026). The State of California posted an RFB (RFB-IS-26200981, due June 4, 2026) with a Certified Business Enterprise requirement but limited accessible scope documentation.