UNSPSC 41102927: Histology tissue processing implement

All probes, brushes and other implements utilized in the dissection, embedding and microslide preparation of histological tissue for examination

UNSPSC 41102927 Histology tissue processing implement is a Commodity code representing procurement of laboratory histology services — specifically tissue embedding, staining, and microscopic analysis of biological specimens — rather than a single physical implement. State and local governments soliciting under this code are typically forensic and medical examiner offices seeking contracted analysis of postmortem biological samples. The work includes tissue preparation (embedding and sectioning), routine and special staining protocols (hematoxylin and eosin, acid-fast bacilli, Gram stain, Masson's trichrome, and Wright-Giemsa), and delivery of completed histological reports with chain-of-custody documentation. Contractors must hold state licensure and laboratory accreditations such as College of American Pathologists certification, maintain professional liability and workers' compensation insurance, and provide expert consultation and court testimony availability. Issuing bodies are primarily county medical examiner offices and state law-enforcement agencies (specifically state bureaus of investigation); school districts, cities, and transit authorities do not appear in recent opportunities under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of the county medical examiner, issued an RFQ (RFQ72607) due April 7, 2026 for five-year histology services with professional personnel holding HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certifications, four-working-day turnaround on reports, and $1 million general liability and $5 million cyber liability insurance minimums. The same county also posted a sole-source notice (5050708) to Professional Pathology Laboratory, LLC for postmortem specimen analysis, though that deadline had passed as of the notice date. The State of Georgia, through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, issued two compressed eRFQs within two weeks: one (47100GBI0000203) posted April 29, 2026 with a May 8 deadline, and another (47100GBI0000204) posted May 12, 2026 with a May 15 deadline, both seeking qualified suppliers for histology services. The State of California also posted an RFB (RFB-IS-26200981) on May 19, 2026 due June 4, 2026 requiring CBE certification status, though full scope details were not accessible. Recent opportunities show no set-aside designations or incumbent vendors in available materials.