UNSPSC 41104139: Tamper proof container for specimen custody or security

Pathology Chain of Custody protocols require locked and tamper proof storage boxes, bags and cups for evidentiary specimens.

UNSPSC 41104139 Tamper proof container for specimen custody or security is a Commodity code that encompasses secure containers and chain-of-custody packaging used in law enforcement evidence handling, medical specimen management, and occupational health record retention. State and local governments procure these products primarily through their medical supply channels, occupational health programs, and law enforcement equipment initiatives. The issuing bodies include state departments of transportation, health agencies coordinating through cooperative purchasing consortia, and multi-jurisdictional law enforcement procurement vehicles. Vendors competing under this code typically supply compliant evidence containers, specimen transport packaging, and secure documentation holders that meet regulatory requirements for evidence integrity, HIPAA compliance, and chain-of-custody documentation.

Recent activity spans Idaho, Washington, and multi-state cooperative purchasing networks. The NASPO ValuePoint RFP NVP_1443 (posted October 6, 2026, due November 9, 2026) is procuring medical supplies across multiple product categories for Idaho state agencies and participating public entities through cooperative purchasing, with vendors required to provide comprehensive catalogs and competitive unit pricing. The Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP 20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services (posted August 25, 2026, due October 9, 2026, pre-bid conference August 31, 2026) requires secure medical record management and employee access compliance across 14 ferry system locations, with contract award anticipated by November 30, 2026. Sourcewell's RFP 061626 (posted May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026) is establishing a law enforcement equipment contracting solution spanning Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, Yakima County, and hundreds of additional public entities across the United States and Canada, with submission required through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.