UNSPSC 41104137: Arterial and capillary blood gas collection kit

Syringe or capillary tube and the mixing fleas, magnets, stoppers and/or the accompanying phlebotomy supplies utilized for the collection of capillary or arterial blood gas specimens

UNSPSC 41104137 Arterial and capillary blood gas collection kit is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement reflects a broader scope than its nominal name suggests — the posted opportunities show state and local agencies sourcing specialized biological sample collection kits for forensic and laboratory purposes, not arterial blood draws. The State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services is sourcing DNA Database Buccal Collection Kits for the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory under an ITB with approximately 7,500 units annually, requiring kits that include collection devices, evidence seals, shipping seals, fingerprint strips, gloves, and envelopes meeting chain-of-custody standards. State purchasing bureaus and crime laboratories drive recent activity under this code, procuring through competitive sealed-bid ITBs with firm pricing for initial contract terms and capped price-increase options for renewals.

Recent activity centers in the Great Plains and Southeast. The Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory's ITB 125399OR, due July 24, 2026, solicits bids for DNA buccal collection kits with delivery within forty-five calendar days and a four-year initial term with four one-year renewal options at prices not to exceed six percent annual increases. A second opportunity posted by Orange County, Florida for emergency bridge replacement (Y26-742, due July 7, 2026, estimated cost $6,202,246.05) is unrelated to the code's scope and appears to reflect a cataloging mismatch; the bridge replacement solicitation does not involve biological sample collection. The code shows limited recent relevant activity — pursue based on established relationships with state crime laboratories and forensic procurement offices, particularly in states with active DNA database programs.