UNSPSC 41105327: Conjugated nucleotides or oligomers

UNSPSC 41105327 Conjugated nucleotides or oligomers is a Commodity code that captures specialized molecular biology and forensic laboratory reagents and consumables, including DNA sequencing kits, genetic analyzer cartridges, buffer solutions, DNA quantification and size standards, and direct ELISA kits for controlled-substance detection. State and local procurement under this code centers on specialized laboratory supplies for public safety and wildlife agencies, sourced through proprietary single-vendor specifications to ensure compatibility with existing analytical equipment and assay protocols. The issuing bodies are primarily state-level agencies and centralized procurement divisions managing statewide contracts for multiple end-user departments.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted IFB 304T27175A11 on September 23, 2026, closing October 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST, soliciting proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies for the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. The 50-line procurement specifies products from Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation, with quantities ranging from 8 to 5,000 units per line item based on four-year historical usage. The contract term runs from Notice of Award through October 31, 2027, with three one-year renewal options. All products require storage at 2–8 degrees Celsius or special handling (dry ice or wet ice shipping), firm fixed pricing with FOB Destination, a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee, and 90-day or manufacturer's standard warranty coverage with two-week replacement commitment on defective items. Minimum commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence with AM Best rating A- or better is required, and bidder responses remain valid for 120 days after the due date.