UNSPSC 41106000: Nucleic acid labeling and detection systems

UNSPSC 41106000 Nucleic acid labeling and detection systems is a Class code encompassing DNA and RNA consumables, reagents, extraction kits, sequencing supplies, and associated laboratory equipment used in forensic DNA analysis, newborn screening, pathogen detection, and genetic identification work. State and local governments procure this category primarily through the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois State Police, Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, and Missouri state agencies (Department of Natural Resources, State Highway Patrol, Department of Agriculture). The work spans proprietary consumables for established platforms—RapidHIT kits, thermal cycler cartridges, genetic analyzer reagents, and quantitative PCR components—as well as related laboratory instruments, equipment relocation services for forensic facilities, and information requests for high-throughput automated liquid handling systems. Solicitations are predominantly IFBs and RFQs with firm, fixed pricing and single-source or brand-restricted specifications, reflecting the specialized, platform-dependent nature of forensic and public health screening work.

Texas dominates recent activity, with five of nine visible opportunities sourced from state agencies (DPS, HHSC, DSHS), while Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi account for the remaining volume. Representative recent procurements include the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts statewide IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 (due October 20, 2026) for chemical laboratory equipment and supplies including DNA consumables, genetic analyzer components, and Direct ELISA kits for drug screening across all 50 line items, served by Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation; the Texas Department of Public Safety IFB 405-26R0017287 (due July 22, 2026) for nine line items of RapidHIT consumables totaling approximately 193 units; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017640 (due July 15, 2026) for DNA extraction reagents supporting newborn screening with estimated historical spend of $2.5 million for a three-month period; and the State of Missouri RFP for laboratory relocation services (due August 11, 2026) covering 114 pieces of forensic equipment and approximately 1,500 chemical items. The Illinois State Police emergency sole-source repair of two 7500 thermal cycler units (awarded to Remi Holdings, $7,900) and the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory RFI for Life Technologies consumables reflect smaller, specialized demand. Geographic activity extends into the upper Midwest and Southeast, with Texas procurement activity representing the largest current market volume.