UNSPSC 41104505: Laboratory quartz oven pots

UNSPSC 41104505 Laboratory quartz oven pots, a Commodity code, encompasses laboratory ovens and furnaces that state and local governments procure for materials testing, asphalt content analysis, and thermal materials characterization. Recent solicitations under this code reflect a mix of forced-air convection ovens with stainless steel interiors rated to 300–450 degrees Fahrenheit, NCAT asphalt content furnaces meeting ASTM and AASHTO standards for ignition burn-off testing, and specialized lab ovens for transportation and materials laboratories. Buyers include state departments of transportation and their district laboratories. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has posted multiple solicitations under this code, appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple districts (Abilene and Childress); Illinois Department of Transportation District 6 has also solicited for 28-cubic-foot forced-air lab ovens. Solicitations are structured as IFB and RFQ notices, typically specifying or-equal language to allow alternative products when supported by technical literature demonstrating compliance with stated requirements. Equipment is specified new, latest-model production units with 12-month warranties, and bidders must often provide detailed product specifications, parts lists, and calibration documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Illinois. The Texas Department of Transportation Abilene District posted IFB 601340000066830 on July 23, 2026 (due August 6, 2026) for two 10.6-cubic-foot digital ovens with forced-air convection and three NCAT asphalt furnaces with accessories, requiring delivery to 4250 North Clack, Abilene, Texas 79601 and imposing Texas procurement preferences for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced equipment, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The same agency posted a parallel solicitation (601340000066278) on June 22, 2026 (due July 13, 2026) for similar equipment at the Abilene District. Illinois Department of Transportation District 6 posted two forced-air lab oven procurements: IFB 26494DOTFINADB52235 on May 4, 2026 (due May 8, 2026) and rebid 27494DOTFINADB52856 on June 15, 2026 (due June 25, 2026), both for 28-cubic-foot units meeting uniform temperature and PID control standards, with delivery to 2420 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Texas vendors must register on the Centralized Master Bidders List and submit through the Euna Procurement/Bonfire portal; Illinois bidders must comply with prevailing wage, non-expatriation certification, and carry $1 million per-occurrence commercial liability insurance.