UNSPSC 41102929: Histology ultrasonic cleaner

Ultrasonic cleaner utilized in the histology laboratory for equipment cleaning and sample preparation such as bone specimen decalcification

UNSPSC 41102929 Histology ultrasonic cleaner, a Commodity code, covers laboratory equipment and supplies for histological preparation and analysis work performed by medical examiners' offices, state forensic agencies, and county health departments. State and local governments procure histology services and related equipment to support postmortem tissue analysis, diagnostic microscopy, and forensic pathology operations. Recent solicitations show demand from county medical examiners' offices and state forensic bureaus that either perform histology in-house or contract with specialized service providers, with the actual work spanning tissue embedding, sectioning, staining (including routine hematoxylin and eosin stains and special stains for acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram stain, and trichrome variants), and detailed histological report generation within defined turnaround windows—typically four working days from specimen receipt.

Activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest, with recent competitive activity from the State of Georgia (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), Brevard County, Florida (Medical Examiner's Office), Cook County, Illinois, and the State of California. Georgia Bureau of Investigation has posted two separate RFQs for histology and histology evaluation services in April and May 2026. Brevard County Purchasing Services issued an RFQ for histology lab services with a proposal deadline of April 7, 2026, requiring Florida-certified professionals with College of American Pathologists accreditation, HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification, and specified insurance minimums up to $5 million cyber liability. Cook County, Illinois solicited histology and toxicology supplies under RFB 2457-09110 RR with a response due July 22, 2026. The State of California issued RFB IS-26200981 with a two-week window ending June 4, 2026, requiring CBE certification. Most solicitations use compressed response timelines (typically three to nine days) and do not disclose award values in the posted materials.