UNSPSC 41104128: Culture specimen collector without swabs

All viral and microbial culture collection and transport containers without swabs

UNSPSC 41104128 Culture specimen collector without swabs is a Commodity code covering DNA and biological sample collection kits used by state and local public health and law enforcement laboratories. The State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services is actively procuring DNA buccal collection kits for the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory under ITB 125399OR, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. These kits include collection devices, sample envelopes, fingerprint strips, nitrile gloves, evidence seals, and shipping materials that meet chain-of-custody standards for forensic DNA evidence. The recent opportunities block shows limited relevant activity — the two other opportunities (Orange County Florida bridge replacement and University of Southern Mississippi X-ray diffraction equipment) fall outside the code's scope and reflect tagging mismatches. State and local procurement under this code centers on law enforcement crime laboratory operations, with issuing bodies including state patrol agencies and similar forensic service providers.

Nebraska is the only state showing current coded procurement under this Commodity. The State estimates annual usage of approximately 7,500 collection kits per year under a four-year initial contract term with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with forty-five calendar day delivery; late deliveries exceeding that window incur a fifteen percent penalty. The contract is non-exclusive, and the State reserves the right to source the same or similar goods from multiple suppliers. Samples of five identical kits are required within ten business days of the State's written request at no cost. This code sees minimal recent activity in the broader state and local market, and the Nebraska opportunity represents the primary current pursuit avenue for vendors with forensic collection kit capabilities.