UNSPSC 41105336: Isoelectric focusing IEF markers

UNSPSC 41105336 Isoelectric focusing IEF markers is a Commodity code for specialized laboratory reagents and consumables used in forensic analysis, genetic sequencing, and controlled-substance screening. State and local governments procure these products as part of statewide laboratory supply contracts supporting forensic science, public safety, and environmental testing operations. The work encompasses branded consumables including genetic analyzer components, sequencing kits, DNA quantification standards, direct ELISA kits for drug screening, and related buffer solutions and polymers. Issuing bodies include state departments of public safety, law enforcement agencies, and natural-resource departments; procurement typically flows through centralized statewide purchasing divisions handling multi-year framework agreements.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted an IFB (304T27175A11) for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies on September 23, 2026, with responses due October 20, 2026, serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. The solicitation covers 50 line items of branded consumables from Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation, with quantities ranging from 8 to 5,000 units based on four-year historical usage and specified compatibility with Applied Biosystems 3500 and SeqStudio Flex genetic analyzers. The contract term runs through October 31, 2027, with three one-year renewal options, applies a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee, requires FOB Destination statewide delivery with temperature-controlled storage compliance, and mandates minimum $500,000 commercial general liability insurance.