UNSPSC 41105334: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA quantitation markers

UNSPSC 41105334 DNA quantitation markers (Commodity) covers forensic DNA analysis reagents, consumables, and related laboratory supplies that state and local forensic, public health, and criminal-justice agencies procure for human identification, paternity testing, and disease screening. State and local buyers under this code include state forensic laboratories, public safety departments, health and human services agencies, and specialized forensic science divisions. The scope encompasses DNA extraction reagents, quantification and size standards, sequencing kits, genetic analyzer components, RapidHIT ID system cartridges and controls, and dried blood spot analysis reagents for newborn screening. Buyers specify manufacturers and part numbers narrowly — Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE Corporation are the dominant suppliers reflected in recent solicitations. Reagents require precise cold-chain handling (2–8 degrees Celsius or dry ice), defined shelf-life compliance, and compatibility with specific instruments such as Applied Biosystems 3500 and SeqStudio Flex genetic analyzers.

Texas leads recent activity under the code, with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issuing an IFB for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies (bids due October 20, 2026) covering nine line items of RapidHIT consumables for DNA analysis and drug screening across the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife; the Texas Department of Public Safety issuing a prior IFB for DNA consumables and RapidHIT kits (bids due July 22, 2026); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing competing IFBs for DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening (bids due July 15, 2026, spanning two QuantaBio products with estimated annual spend of $2.5 million). The Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division procured emergency thermal cycler repair services (September 9, 2026, sole source to Remi Holdings, estimated $7,900), and the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory sought Life Technologies kits and consumables (proposals due July 21, 2026). Contracts typically run 12 months from award with one to four optional renewal periods; pricing is firm and fixed with no minimum volume guarantees and 90-day or longer manufacturer warranties required.