UNSPSC 41105512: Plasmids or cosmids or bacterial artificial chromosomes BAC purification kit

UNSPSC 41105512 Plasmids or cosmids or bacterial artificial chromosomes BAC purification kit is a Commodity code that in current state and local procurement activity covers DNA extraction reagents, consumables, and specialized laboratory supplies for forensic DNA analysis, newborn screening, and pathogen identification rather than plasmid purification alone. State and local forensic laboratories, health and human services agencies, and public health departments are the primary issuing bodies. The actual scope of recent solicitations spans QuantaBio extraction reagents for SCID and SMA newborn screening, RapidHIT DNA consumables and cartridges for forensic human identification through CODIS databases, Life Technologies kits and capillaries for forensic casework, Texas SmartBuy proprietary laboratory supplies for genetic analyzer systems (Applied Biosystems 3500, SeqStudio Flex), and related controls and standards. Specifications typically require single-source or brand-specific procurement under state proprietary-procurement statutes, with manufacturer authorization and technical qualifications mandatory for service and supply. Shelf-life, temperature storage, and compatibility requirements with certified forensic instruments are standard performance conditions.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, where the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts have issued multiple solicitations since May 2026. The Texas DPS Crime Lab solicited RapidHIT DNA consumables (IFB 405-26R0017287, due July 22, 2026), and the Texas Comptroller posted a statewide IFB for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies including DNA sequencing kits, genetic analyzer components, and controlled-substance detection reagents (IFB 304T-27-175A1.1, due October 20, 2026). HHSC procured DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening (IFB HHS0017640, due July 15, 2026) with historical spend of $2.5 million for comparable goods over three months and issued two separate invitations for digital PCR instruments with DNA extractors (IFB HHS0016959v2, which amended an earlier HHS0016959). Outside Texas, the Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division authorized emergency repair of inoperable 7500 thermal cycler units through Remi Holdings ($7,900 estimated, August 2026), and the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory issued an RFI for Life Technologies kits and consumables (RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013, due July 21, 2026). Contracts typically run one to four years with renewal options and require firm, fixed pricing with F.O.B. Destination prepaid freight included.