UNSPSC 41103314: Microscopic structure estimation apparatus

UNSPSC 41103314 Microscopic structure estimation apparatus is a Commodity code that maps broadly to laboratory microscopy equipment and related services, though recent state and local solicitations show activity concentrated in specialized scientific instrumentation and supporting services rather than routine microscopy consumables. State and local governments under this code are procuring atomic force microscopes for university research operations, general microscopy equipment with maintenance support, lab information management systems that process microscopy data and workflows, and hands-on training in microscope operation and microbiology applications. The issuing bodies are primarily state universities (University of Wisconsin-Madison), county health departments (Santa Clara County Public Health Lab), and county water/environmental agencies (Hillsborough County Water Resources Department). This mix reflects demand driven by research institutions, public health operations, and wastewater treatment oversight rather than broad procurement across school districts or municipal departments.

Geographic activity centers on Wisconsin and Florida, with additional California solicitation. The University of Wisconsin-Madison posted two microscopy-related RFBs in March 2026: an Atomic Force Microscope procurement (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01290-RFB, due March 27, 2026, contact Thomas English at thomas.english@wisc.edu) and a broader Microscopes, Accessories, and Maintenance solicitation (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB, due April 3, 2026, contact Eric Thompson at eric.thompson@wisc.edu). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an RFQ for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training (ITQ2600183, due March 19, 2026) with an estimated project value of $21,000, targeting two four-day training sessions on microscope use and wastewater microbiology for 30 participants at the Brandon Support Operation Center in Tampa, Florida. Santa Clara County posted an RFI for a Public Health Lab Information Management Solution Replacement (RFITSSFY260686, due April 22, 2026), seeking a lab information management system supporting complete public health lab workflows. All three recent opportunities reflected standard state and local procurement processes with no special set-aside designations noted.