UNSPSC 41105337: Protein electrophoresis markers

UNSPSC 41105337 Protein electrophoresis markers is a Commodity code that encompasses specialized laboratory reagents, standards, and consumables used in forensic and clinical DNA analysis, genetic testing, and drug screening applications. State and local governments—primarily public safety departments, wildlife agencies, and forensic laboratories—procure these items to support DNA profiling, genetic analyzer operations, and controlled-substance detection. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division recently solicited proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies under IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 (due October 20, 2026) on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, with line items covering DNA quantification and size standards, genetic analyzer components, polymers, sequencing kits, RapidHIT ID system cartridges, and Direct ELISA kits for cannabinoids, opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and other controlled substances. Vendors supplying these items include Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation, with quantities ranging from 8 to 5,000 units per line item based on four-year historical usage data. The contract specifies compatibility with Applied Biosystems 3500 and SeqStudio Flex genetic analyzers, requires precise cold-chain storage (2–8 degrees Celsius; some items requiring dry ice or wet ice shipping), and mandates 90-day or manufacturer's standard warranty coverage with defective-item replacement within two weeks at no cost.

The Texas opportunity represents recent state-level activity under this code, with statewide delivery scope and a contract term running through October 31, 2027, plus three one-year renewal options. The IFB covers 50 line items specified by SKU with firm, all-inclusive, fixed pricing under FOB Destination terms; a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applies to all purchases. Respondents must hold minimum commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence with AM Best rating A- or better, and all products must be new, unused, and the latest model in current production. Questions were due October 5, 2026, with CPA posting answers by October 8, 2026; responses remain valid for 120 days after the bid due date. The source shows no additional recent state or local opportunities under this code beyond the Texas solicitation.