UNSPSC 41105335: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA size markers or standards

UNSPSC 41105335 DNA size markers or standards is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized laboratory consumables and reagents for forensic DNA analysis, newborn screening, and infectious disease detection. The work includes DNA quantification standards, sequencing kits, extraction reagents, real-time PCR reagents, RapidHIT system cartridges and sample kits, and Life Technologies genetic analyzer components and buffers. State purchasing offices, state forensic laboratories, and state health departments issue the bulk of recent solicitations. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division, and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory appear as repeat buyers across the recent-opportunities window. Scope varies by customer: forensic DNA analysis for criminal investigation (Texas DPS, Illinois State Police); newborn screening for SCID and SMA detection (Texas HHSC and DSHS); and other forensic and toxicology applications. Most solicitations specify brand-restricted or proprietary single-source products from Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation, with designated SKU numbers, storage conditions (typically 2–8 degrees Celsius), shelf-life requirements, and compatibility mandates for specific genetic analyzers (Applied Biosystems 3500, SeqStudio Flex, RapidHIT systems).

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, with the Texas Comptroller (IFB 304T27175A11, due October 20, 2026, serving Texas DPS and Parks and Wildlife), Texas DPS (IFB 405-26R0017287 for RapidHIT consumables, due July 22, 2026, and RFI for automated liquid handling systems, due July 21, 2026), and Texas HHSC (IFB HHS0017640 for DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening, due July 15, 2026, with historical annual spend of $2.5 million for comparable goods). Illinois State Police issued an emergency sole-source repair notice (Solicitation 27493ISPFORENB53854, due September 9, 2026) for 7500 thermal cycler units at an estimated $7,900. Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted an RFI for Life Technologies kits and consumables (RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013, due July 21, 2026). The Texas Comptroller opportunity spans a four-year historical usage base with line items ranging from 8 to 5,000 units, firm pricing with 1.5% administrative fee and FOB Destination statewide delivery, 90-day minimum warranty, and contract terms running through October 31, 2027 with three optional one-year renewals. Most DNA consumables procurements require firm, fixed pricing, precise delivery windows, specialized storage and handling, and two-year or longer shelf lives from receipt.