UNSPSC 41102926: Histology tissue cassette hopper

Hoppers used for the storage and dispensing of histology tissue cassettes

UNSPSC 41102926 Histology tissue cassette hopper is a Commodity code covering histology laboratory services — primarily tissue embedding, cutting, staining, analysis, and report generation for postmortem biological specimens. State and local buyers under this code include county medical examiners' offices and state law-enforcement forensic laboratories. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are procuring complete histology services rather than equipment or supplies in isolation; the work includes routine and specialized staining protocols (hematoxylin and eosin, acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram stain, Wright-Giemsa, reticulum, and Masson's trichrome), chain-of-custody documentation, expert consultation, and court-testimony availability. Contractors must hold state licensure, College of American Pathologists accreditation for clinical and microbiology laboratory services, active proficiency-testing participation, and certified personnel (HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)). Insurance minimums typically include $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 professional liability, $2,000,000 auto liability, and $5,000,000 cyber liability, plus workers' compensation as required by state law.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Brevard County, Florida has posted two solicitations: RFQ72607, a five-year Request for Qualifications for histology services with a question deadline of March 26, 2026, and proposal due date of April 7, 2026, and Solicitation 5050708, a sole-source non-competitive notice to Professional Pathology Laboratory, LLC, for histological examination of postmortem specimens (deadline July 13, 2026, now passed). The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued two eRFQs: Solicitation 47100GBI0000203 for Histology Evaluation Services (posted April 29, 2026; due May 8, 2026) and Solicitation 47100GBI0000204 for Histology Services (posted May 12, 2026; due May 15, 2026). The State of California posted RFB Solicitation RFBIS26200981 (1087-26317/HG26-1379/G7A125-75231) on May 19, 2026, with a June 4, 2026, deadline and a CBE certification requirement for set-aside or preference consideration. Responses to the Brevard County RFQ and Georgia eRFQs have already closed; current pursuit opportunities are limited unless new postings emerge.