UNSPSC 41102921: Histology paraffin

UNSPSC 41102921 Histology paraffin, a Commodity code, covers laboratory consumables and services that state and local governments purchase to support histological analysis of biological specimens, particularly in medical examiner, forensic investigation, and laboratory diagnostic functions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring both paraffin-processing materials and full-service histology work—tissue embedding, sectioning, staining (routine hematoxylin and eosin plus specialized stains for acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, and Masson's trichrome), slide mounting, and analysis with forensic or pathology reports. Issuing bodies include state agencies (California Department of General Services, Georgia Bureau of Investigation), county medical examiner offices (Brevard County, Florida), and related diagnostic or investigative offices. Contracts typically require College of American Pathologists accreditation, state clinical laboratory certification, proficiency testing participation, and professional personnel holding certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP); insurance minimums commonly run $1 million to $5 million depending on coverage type. Service-level expectations include specimen turnaround within four business days and chain-of-custody documentation for forensic use.

Recent activity spans California, Georgia, and Florida. The State of California (Department of General Services) posted RFB Solicitation 1087-26317/HG26-1379/G7A125-75231 on May 19, 2026, with a June 4, 2026 deadline and a CBE certification requirement. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued two compressed-timeline eRFQs in April and May 2026: eRFQ 47100GBI0000203 (Histology Evaluation Services, posted April 29, due May 8) and eRFQ 47100GBI0000204 (Histology Services, posted May 12, due May 15). Brevard County Purchasing Services solicited RFQ 72607 (Histology Lab Services) on behalf of the Medical Examiner's Office with a five-year contract term, question deadline March 26, 2026, and proposal due date April 7, 2026; that RFQ specified $1 million to $5 million insurance coverage, routine and special stains, expert consultation availability, and ninety-day pricing firm periods. Award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in the accessible portions of these solicitations.