UNSPSC 41105334: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA quantitation markers

UNSPSC 41105334 Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA quantitation markers is a Commodity code that encompasses DNA extraction reagents, amplification kits, consumables, and related laboratory supplies used in forensic casework, newborn screening, and DNA analysis workflows. State and local governments purchase these products primarily through state crime laboratories, health and human services departments, and forensic facilities to support DNA identification, STR profiling, sequencing, and diagnostic testing programs. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state agencies—departments of public safety, health and human services commissions, and forensic laboratories—rather than counties, cities, or school districts. Texas has emerged as a repeat buyer, with the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Texas Health and Human Services Commission posting multiple solicitations for DNA consumables, sequencing supplies, and reagents. These procurements typically require specific brand-name or proprietary products, with vendors often limited to authorized distributors of manufacturers such as Applied Biosystems, QuantaBio, QIAGEN, Promega, and Life Technologies.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Mississippi, and Illinois. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued IFB 405-26R0017287 (posted July 7, 2026, due July 22, 2026) for RapidHIT consumables including sample kits, cartridges, and control materials for human identification and DNA fragment analysis, with delivery to the DPS Crime Lab in Austin and a one-year contract term plus optional six-month extension. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017640 (posted July 1, 2026, due July 15, 2026) for QuantaBio DNA extraction reagents (Extracta DBS and PerfeCTa qPCR ToughMix UNG Low ROX) supporting newborn screening for SCID and SMA, with a contract spanning September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 and four optional one-year renewals; historical spend for comparable goods was $2.5 million for September 2025 through November 2025. The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013 (posted June 30, 2026, due July 21, 2026) restricted to Life Technologies kits and consumables. The Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab issued RFI CLD202605260340 (posted June 3, 2026, due July 21, 2026) for compact automated liquid handling systems for CODIS laboratory use, an informational request with no binding procurement commitment. Earlier procurements included the Illinois State Police IFB B-51025 for Promega PowerPlex STR amplification kits on a nine-year indefinite-quantity contract (posted February 6, 2026, due February 20, 2026) and Mississippi's sole-source notice for Qiagen EZ1 and 2DNA kits (posted March 3, 2026, due March 25, 2026).