UNSPSC 41102923: Somatic cell counter

A type of device that measures the number of somatic cells.

UNSPSC 41102923 Somatic cell counter is a Commodity code that describes specialized laboratory equipment and related analytical services for cell counting and tissue analysis. Recent state and local procurement activity under this code centers on histology services — tissue processing, staining, microscopic analysis, and supporting laboratory work — rather than the discrete instrument counterpart. State and local buyers include state-level laboratory and investigative agencies (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), county medical examiners' offices (Brevard County), and state procurement offices coordinating statewide purchases (California). These agencies procure histology services either as standalone contracts with external lab providers or as part of state cooperative purchasing frameworks. Solicitations typically require vendors to hold professional certifications (HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP)), maintain CAP accreditation for clinical and microbiology services, carry substantial insurance ($1 million to $5 million general liability depending on scope), and demonstrate active proficiency testing participation and chain-of-custody protocols suitable for forensic or medical-legal work.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida, with multistate reach into California. The State of Georgia, through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, posted two separate eRFQs for histology services in April and May 2026 (47100GBI0000203, posted April 29 with May 8 deadline, and 47100GBI0000204, posted May 12 with May 15 deadline). Brevard County Purchasing Services solicited histology lab services for the Medical Examiner's Office via RFQ 72607, posted April 6 with April 7 deadline, specifying tissue embedding, cutting, staining, routine and special staining protocols, four-day turnaround on reports, and expert-witness availability. The State of California issued RFB IS-26200981 (posted May 19, due June 4, 2026) requiring CBE certification and compliance with technical specifications, though detailed scope was not disclosed. Response windows are typically compressed (one to three weeks), and most jurisdictions do not disclose award values in public postings.