UNSPSC 41105501: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA cleanup or gel extraction kits

UNSPSC 41105501 DNA cleanup or gel extraction kits is a Commodity code that covers specialized reagents, consumables, and supporting products for DNA extraction, analysis, and quantification in forensic, clinical, and research laboratory settings. Recent state and local solicitations reflect heavy use of proprietary, brand-restricted kits from vendors including Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, and ANDE Corporation, alongside control cartridges, sample preparation materials, and quantification standards. State forensic laboratories and public health agencies dominate the buying base, with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois State Police, and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory issuing recent solicitations. These agencies procure consumables in volumes ranging from single units to thousands annually, with contracts typically structured as fixed-term agreements with optional one-year renewals and firm, fixed pricing. Products are subject to strict cold-chain and shelf-life requirements, compatibility constraints with specific genetic analyzers (Applied Biosystems 3500, SeqStudio Flex, QIAcuity systems), and mandatory warranties.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, with four of seven recent opportunities issued by Texas state agencies. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted an IFB on September 23, 2026 for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies serving the Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife, due October 20, 2026, covering DNA analysis, forensic drug screening, and genetic analyzer consumables across 50 line items with estimated quantities up to 5,000 units per item and a Texas SmartBuy administrative fee. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB on July 1, 2026 for DNA extraction reagents (QuantaBio products) supporting newborn screening for SCID and SMA with annual quantities estimated at 450 units of Extracta DBS and 136 units of PerfeCTa qPCR ToughMix, due July 15, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety solicited RapidHIT DNA consumables on July 7, 2026 (IFB 405-26R0017287, nine line items due July 22, 2026) and issued an informational RFI in June 2026 for compact automated liquid handling systems for CODIS laboratory use. Outside Texas, the Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division engaged emergency sole-source repair services for thermal cycler units in August 2026, while the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory requested Life Technologies kits and consumables in July 2026 under a proprietary product restriction (RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013, due July 21, 2026).