UNSPSC 41105324: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA or ribonucleic acid RNA probes

UNSPSC 41105324 DNA or RNA Probes (Commodity) covers specialized reagents, kits, and consumables for DNA analysis, forensic identification, and diagnostic screening that state and local governments procure for forensic laboratories, public health agencies, and law enforcement crime labs. The scope includes genetic analyzer components, sequencing kits, DNA quantification and size standards, rapid DNA analysis cartridges and sample preparation kits, extraction reagents for newborn screening, digital PCR reagents, and control materials compatible with specified instrument platforms. State and local buyers under this code include state departments of public safety, health and human services commissions, forensic laboratories, and attorneys general offices. Texas agencies—the Department of Public Safety, Health and Human Services Commission, and Comptroller of Public Accounts—dominate recent activity, posting multiple IFB and RFI notices. Illinois State Police, Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, and Utah Office of Attorney General have also solicited recently under the code. Procurement vehicles are predominantly IFB and RFI formats; proprietary or sole-source designations are common because most consumables are manufacturer-specific (Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, ANDE Corporation, QuantaBio) and compatibility with existing forensic instruments drives specifications.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, and Utah, with Texas accounting for the majority of posted opportunities. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts IFB 304T27175A11, posted September 23, 2026 with response due October 20, 2026, for proprietary laboratory consumables and reagents across 50 line items (DNA analysis, forensic, and drug-screening consumables) serving the Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife; the Texas Department of Public Safety IFB 405-26R0017287, posted July 7, 2026 with bids due July 22, 2026, for nine line items of RapidHIT DNA consumables totaling approximately 189 units for the Crime Lab; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017640, posted July 1, 2026 with bids due July 15, 2026, for DNA extraction reagents (QuantaBio Extracta DBS and PerfeCTa qPCR ToughMix) supporting newborn screening for SCID and SMA, with historical spend of $2.5 million for a three-month reference period. The Illinois State Police issued an emergency sole-source procurement in August 2026 valued at $7,900 for thermal cycler repair services. The Utah Attorney General's office posted a notice of intent to award sole-source to ANDE Corporation for rapid DNA supplies and services valued at $67,600 in June 2026. Contract terms typically run one to four years with annual or multi-year renewal options; pricing is firm and fixed with F.O.B. Destination freight prepaid and included. Minimum liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence) and manufacturer warranties are standard requirements.