UNSPSC 41103031: Insulated transport cooler or tote

Insulated tote used for temperature controlled transport of biological specimens and products

UNSPSC 41103031 Insulated transport cooler or tote (Commodity) covers refrigeration and freezer equipment for evidence storage, pharmacy and vaccine distribution, and laboratory sample preservation across state and local agencies, though recent opportunities reveal significant disconnect between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity. State and local governments are soliciting fixed and countertop medical-grade refrigerators with temperature monitoring, alarm systems, and data logging capabilities—not portable coolers or totes. The Illinois Department of Corrections and City of Austin have posted separate IFBs for countertop pharmacy refrigerators and evidence refrigerators with secured internal lockers and digital controls; the District of Columbia issued an IFB for laboratory refrigerators and freezers; and the Illinois Department of Corrections solicited medical-grade refrigeration units with vaccine data loggers across 26 correctional facilities. These opportunities span state corrections departments, municipal forensic services, public health labs, and state departments—distinct from the portable thermal-transport equipment the code nominally describes.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The City of Austin (IFQ 9000 JG1039, due August 3, 2026) is requesting three evidence refrigerators and one evidence freezer with secured non-pass-through lockers, stainless steel construction, and temperature monitoring, delivered FOB destination within ninety days. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued two separate IFBs: one (26426DOCGRANTB52493, due May 18, 2026) for 28 countertop medical pharmacy refrigerators with 4.5 cubic feet capacity, digital humidity display, multiple alarm functions, and backup battery; and a second (26426DOCCENTOB52227, due May 18, 2026) for medical-grade refrigeration units and vaccine data loggers across 26 facilities statewide, including pharmacy/vaccine solid door refrigerators (19 units, 23 cubic feet), dual-channel vaccine data loggers (23 units), and portable refrigerator/freezer units (49 units, 0.88 cubic feet). The code shows minimal recent relevant activity—most posted opportunities under this tag address fixed or countertop clinical and evidence refrigeration rather than portable insulated transport containers.