UNSPSC 41104302: Continuous culture apparatus

UNSPSC 41104302 Continuous culture apparatus is a Commodity code for biological culturing equipment and related supplies used in laboratory and educational settings. However, the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show minimal alignment with the apparatus itself; instead, they reflect broader instructional procurement by school districts. State and local governments buying under this code primarily seek laboratory equipment, bioreactor systems, fermentation apparatus, and consumable culture media for secondary and post-secondary science, health sciences, and career technical education programs. Issuing bodies include independent school districts and community colleges pursuing equipment and supplies to support STEM instruction, microbiology coursework, biotechnology pathways, and allied health curricula. Vendors typically supply equipment, installation, maintenance, and technical support alongside consumables and instructional materials.

Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas posted RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026, with a due date of June 5, 2026, requesting Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 program areas including health sciences, manufacturing, and information technology. The procurement invites proposals for instructional supplies, equipment, technology, and related services across multiple categories, with the district retaining the right to award to one or more vendors per category. The district encourages participation by HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendors and requires Texas business licensure, workers' compensation and general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 coverage, three references, and standard certifications. The contract is structured as firm fixed-price with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewals, with award recommendations expected by August 10, 2026, and contract start September 1, 2026. The solicitation does not disclose an overall budget or award value; compensation is contingent on purchase order issuance only.