UNSPSC 41104306: In vitro culture equipment

UNSPSC 41104306 In vitro culture equipment is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses instructional resources, STEM enrichment materials, specialized laboratory and technology equipment, software, and implementation services for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics programs in school districts. The Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) RFP #26-101, posted April 17, 2026, exemplifies the scope: the district is soliciting vendors capable of supplying resources across 17 distinct CTE program areas including agricultural science, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing and robotics, and related fields, with deliverables spanning instructional supplies, technology software and equipment, specialized equipment, and delivery, installation, maintenance, and support services. The issuing body is a school district; vendors may propose for one or more instructional categories, and Klein ISD reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and will evaluate proposals on best value, including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, past relationship, total long-term cost, and HUB compliance.

The identified recent activity centers on Texas, specifically Harris County and the Klein ISD service area. The Klein ISD opportunity, due June 5, 2026, requires vendors to be licensed in Texas and Harris County, maintain $1,000,000 minimum general liability and workers' compensation coverage, provide three references demonstrating similar experience, and submit conflict-of-interest questionnaires, federal debarment certifications, certificates of insurance with waiver of subrogation, and IRS Form W-9. The contract is structured as firm fixed-price for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals, with award recommendations expected by August 10, 2026, and contract start September 1, 2026. Klein ISD does not implement set-asides but actively encourages HUB, MWBE, SBE, veteran-owned, and labor surplus area firm participation when federal funds are expended. The solicitation does not specify an overall budget range, and contract award guarantees no minimum quantity of services or compensation.