UNSPSC 41105333: Protein chromogenic detection reagents or kits or substrates

UNSPSC 41105333 Protein chromogenic detection reagents or kits or substrates is a Commodity code that covers specialized laboratory reagents and detection kits used by state and local law enforcement and environmental agencies for forensic analysis, drug screening, and genetic testing. State and local governments procure these reagents as part of routine laboratory operations — ordering them through statewide cooperative purchasing agreements or direct IFB solicitations with firm pricing and multi-year term structures. The products are typically high-cost, single-source or brand-specific items manufactured by established life-sciences vendors, with strict storage and handling requirements and shelf-life compliance obligations.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 on September 23, 2026, closing October 20, 2026, for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. The solicitation names fifty line items spanning DNA analysis reagents, sequencing kits, genetic analyzer components, and Direct ELISA kits for screening controlled substances — all manufactured by Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation under fixed SKU specifications. Expected quantities range from 8 to 5,000 units per line item across a four-year forecast, with the contract running from award through October 31, 2027, plus three one-year renewals at the Comptroller's discretion. Pricing is firm and all-inclusive with FOB destination statewide delivery, a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee, and replacement of defective items within two weeks at no cost. Respondents must carry minimum commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence.