UNSPSC 41103409: Heated reach in environmental or growth chambers

UNSPSC 41103409 Heated reach in environmental or growth chambers, a Commodity code, covers specialized laboratory equipment including CO2 incubators, anaerobic workstations, and plant growth chambers with controlled environmental systems. State and local governments purchase this equipment for research, diagnostics, and academic institutions — primarily state universities, university-affiliated research centers, and state agencies supporting agricultural and life sciences work. Solicitations typically specify brand-name equipment with exact model requirements and delivery timelines, often through competitive bidding processes with mandatory compliance documentation such as Certified Business Enterprise forms or subcontracting plans. The issuing bodies include state universities, university research divisions, and state procurement offices acting on behalf of research and extension services.

Recent activity spans California, Texas, and Georgia. The State of California issued RFB 26200994 on May 26, 2026 (due June 11, 2026) for a single Thermo Scientific Model 3950 Reach-In Large Capacity CO2 Incubator under brand-name-only specification. Texas A&M University's Administrative Services Procurement Office issued ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6559 on March 16, 2026 (due February 17, 2026) for an Anaerobic Workstation Hub to serve Texas A&M AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension Service, Forest Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Clayton State University in Georgia issued an eRFQ on March 5, 2026 (due March 11, 2026) for two Percival Scientific Plant Growth Chambers and associated CO2 control and scrubber systems, with 30-day delivery required. All three solicitations called for single-source or narrowly specified equipment with compressed response timelines.