UNSPSC 41105338: Ribonucleic acid RNA markers or standards

UNSPSC 41105338 Ribonucleic acid RNA markers or standards (Commodity) covers laboratory-grade DNA and RNA reagents, standards, and consumables used in forensic analysis, newborn screening, and genetic identification by state and local public safety, health, and laboratory agencies. The work being solicited under this code centers on proprietary DNA consumables—RapidHIT cartridges, extraction reagents, quantification standards, PCR master mixes, and related kits—typically purchased as brand-specific, SKU-driven procurement under sole-source or proprietary authority. State police forensic science divisions, state health and human services agencies, and public-safety crime laboratories are the primary issuing bodies, reflecting the forensic DNA and newborn-screening focus of demand under this code.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, where the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission have posted multiple solicitations. The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T27175A11 due October 20, 2026, for proprietary laboratory consumables and reagents serving forensic and drug-screening applications across Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE product lines with quantities ranging from 8 to 5,000 units per line item. The Texas Department of Public Safety posted IFB 405-26R0017287 (bids due July 22, 2026) for RapidHIT consumables including sample kits, cartridges, and control materials for human identification. Texas HHSC requested bids on DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening under IFB HHS0017640 (due July 15, 2026), specifying QuantaBio products for SCID and SMA screening with annual spend estimated at $2.5 million and multiple one-year renewal options through August 31, 2031. Illinois State Police issued an emergency notice for thermal cycler repairs (sole-source to Remi Holdings, estimated value $7,900), and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted an RFI for Life Technologies kits and consumables. Activity beyond Texas and Illinois is not supported in the recent-opportunities block.