UNSPSC 41102924: Automated tissue cassette labeler

Automated tissue cassette labelers and their accessories and supplies

UNSPSC 41102924 Automated tissue cassette labeler (Commodity) describes laboratory equipment and services for histopathological analysis of postmortem biological specimens, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus primarily on comprehensive histology laboratory services rather than labeling equipment alone. State and local governments are buying histological examination, tissue processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and analysis services for forensic and medical examiner applications. Work includes routine staining protocols such as hematoxylin and eosin and specialized stains for acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram stain, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, and Masson's trichrome; chain of custody documentation; completed histological reports; and expert consultation and court testimony availability. Issuing bodies include county medical examiner offices and state law enforcement agencies—specifically Brevard County Purchasing Services on behalf of the Medical Examiner's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Brevard County, Florida dominates recent activity under this code, with two separate procurements posted in the past month: a sole-source Request for Qualifications (RFQ-7-26-07) posted September 21, 2026 with a response deadline of April 7, 2026, and a sole-source procurement (Solicitation 5050708) posted October 19, 2026. The Brevard County RFQ establishes a five-year contract and requires College of American Pathologists accreditation, Florida state certification, professional liability insurance of $1,000,000, and completion of histological reports within four working days of specimen receipt. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued two separate eRFQs for histology services in April and May 2026 (Solicitation 47100GBI0000203, posted April 29 with response due May 8, and Solicitation 47100GBI0000204, posted May 12 with response due May 15), though scope details in those notices are limited. A California state procurement (RFB-IS-26200981) posted May 19, 2026 with response due June 4, 2026 included a Certified Business Enterprise requirement but full specifications were not accessible.