UNSPSC 41105516: Ribonucleic acid RNA gel extraction kits

UNSPSC 41105516 Ribonucleic acid RNA gel extraction kits is a Commodity code covering the specialized reagents, consumables, and related products that state and local forensic laboratories, public health agencies, and law enforcement procurement offices buy for DNA analysis, identification, and newborn screening workflows. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show that agencies are acquiring branded, proprietary DNA extraction reagents, RapidHIT system consumables (sample kits, control cartridges, utility cartridges), quantitative PCR reagents, and associated laboratory supplies for forensic casework and disease screening. Issuing bodies include state departments of public safety, health and human services commissions, forensic science divisions, and public health laboratories. Texas dominates recent activity, with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Department of State Health Services issuing multiple IFBs. Other states include Illinois (State Police Forensic Services Division) and Mississippi (Forensic Laboratory). Procurement notices reflect a mix of competitive IFBs emphasizing best value and sole-source or proprietary solicitations due to manufacturer-specific equipment requirements and technical compatibility constraints.

Texas Department of Public Safety posted a DNA consumables IFB (40526R0017287) due July 22, 2026, requesting nine line items of RapidHIT consumables including sample kits, control cartridges, and ladder cartridges for delivery to the DPS Crime Lab in Austin. The Texas Comptroller posted a broader proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies IFB (304T27175A11) due October 20, 2026, with fifty line items spanning DNA quantification standards, sequencing kits, buffer containers, and forensic reagents from Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE Corporation for statewide delivery to the Texas Department of Public Safety and Department of Parks and Wildlife. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening (HHS0017640) due July 15, 2026, for QuantaBio products supporting SCID and SMA screening with an estimated historical spend of $2.5 million over a comparable period and a contract term through August 31, 2031 with optional renewals. The Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division issued an emergency sole-source repair authorization (27493ISPFORENB53854) for thermal cycler units, valued at $7,900, underscoring that consumables activity often occurs alongside equipment maintenance and service procurement in forensic settings. The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted an RFI (1711-26-R-RFIN-00013) due July 21, 2026, for Life Technologies kits, reagents, and capillaries. All Texas procurements specify firm, fixed pricing, FOB destination statewide or facility-specific shipping, 1.5% administrative fees where applicable, and strict compliance with storage and shelf-life requirements.