UNSPSC 41105507: Nucleic acid isolation magnetic beads

UNSPSC 41105507 Nucleic acid isolation magnetic beads is a Commodity code that encompasses DNA extraction reagents, forensic DNA consumables, and related laboratory products used in human identification and genetic screening workflows. State and local governments are buying these items primarily through forensic science laboratories and public health agencies—specifically state departments of public safety, health and human services commissions, and specialized forensic laboratory divisions conducting DNA analysis, drug screening, and newborn screening for genetic disorders. The work includes purchase of proprietary consumables such as RapidHIT cartridges, extraction buffers, quantification standards, PCR reagents, and related supplies from manufacturers including Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher), Promega, Qiagen, Abbott, and ANDE Corporation. These consumables support DNA extraction automation, genetic analysis for criminal investigation and human identification, and newborn screening for conditions including Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Many solicitations under this code are structured as proprietary or single-source procurements under state procurement codes allowing brand or SKU specifications, limiting competition to authorized vendors of specified manufacturers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, where the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division issued IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 on September 23, 2026 (due October 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST) for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies including DNA analysis consumables for the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife; the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab solicited RapidHIT DNA consumables under IFB 405-26R0017287 (due July 22, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening under IFB HHS0017640 (due July 15, 2026), with historical comparable spend of $2.5 million over a three-month reference period; and Mississippi's Forensic Laboratory issued RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013 (due July 21, 2026) for Life Technologies kits and consumables. Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division procured emergency repair services to thermal cycler units (a related equipment class) through a sole-source award to Remi Holdings in August 2026. Issuing bodies across these opportunities are state forensic laboratories, state departments of public safety, and state health and human services agencies, with Texas representing the largest cluster of recent activity.