UNSPSC 41105800: In vitro transcription and translation products

UNSPSC 41105800 In vitro transcription and translation products, Class, encompasses forensic and clinical laboratory consumables for DNA analysis, genetic sequencing, and screening applications that state and local public health and law enforcement agencies buy for high-throughput testing. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers acquiring specialized kits, reagents, and control materials—specifically RapidHIT cartridges for human DNA identification, extraction reagents for newborn screening of immunodeficiency and muscular atrophy disorders, quantitative PCR reagents, genetic analyzer components, and associated consumables for forensic casework and clinical diagnostics. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of public safety forensic divisions, and state judiciary systems, with Texas appearing as the dominant buyer across multiple solicitations. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts each posted multiple recent opportunities for DNA consumables, reagents, and related laboratory supplies. Forensic laboratories also drive demand—the Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division procured emergency repair and ongoing consumables support for thermal cyclers used in DNA analysis.

Texas dominates recent activity in this code, with at least five solicitations posted between May and October 2026. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 on September 23, 2026 for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies including genetic analyzer components, sequencing kits, and DNA quantification standards for the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife, with bids due October 20, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety posted IFB 405-26R0017287 on July 7, 2026 for RapidHIT consumables—sample kits, cartridges, and control materials—with award anticipated July 27, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017640 on July 1, 2026 for QuantaBio DNA extraction reagents and qPCR reagent kits for newborn SCID and SMA screening, with bids due July 15, 2026, and historical spend of $2.5 million over a recent three-month period. Illinois, Mississippi, and Maryland also appear as smaller buyers; the Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division procured emergency thermal cycler repair services valued at $7,900 on August 25, 2026, and the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory issued an RFI for Life Technologies kits and reagents on June 30, 2026. Most recent opportunities are IFBs or RFIs rather than RFPs, and many carry proprietary or sole-source specifications tied to named manufacturers including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Promega, QIAGEN, Abbott, and ANDE Corporation.