UNSPSC 41102923: Somatic cell counter

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

UNSPSC 41102923 Somatic cell counter (Commodity) describes laboratory services for histological examination and analysis of postmortem biological specimens, including tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and microscopic evaluation. State and local governments procure these services primarily through medical examiners' offices and law enforcement forensic laboratories to support death investigations, autopsy findings, and expert testimony. Brevard County (Florida) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have been the active soliciting bodies under this code in recent months, posting both competitive RFQs and sole-source notices. Work scopes include routine hematoxylin and eosin stains and special stains (acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram stain, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, Masson's trichrome), tissue storage, chain-of-custody documentation, court testimony availability, and turnaround times typically measured in working days. Contractors must hold state licensure, College of American Pathologists accreditation, and professional personnel certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP); insurance requirements commonly reach $5 million cyber liability and $2 million auto liability.

Activity is concentrated in Florida and Georgia, with Brevard County issuing both a five-year RFQ (RFQ-7-26-07, due April 7, 2026) and a concurrent sole-source notice (5050708, due July 13, 2026) for histology lab services. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation posted two eRFQs for histology services in April and May 2026 (eRFQ 47100GBI0000203 due May 8, 2026; eRFQ 47100GBI0000204 due May 15, 2026). California issued a State RFB (RFB-IS-26200981, due June 4, 2026) with CBE certification requirements. Contract values and renewal terms are not consistently disclosed; Brevard's five-year award structure permits pricing adjustments only after twelve months. This code shows focused recent activity in two states, driven by criminal justice and medical examiner demand, with short response windows (three to nine days) typical of eRFQs and compressed RFQ cycles.