UNSPSC 41106004: Nucleic acid non radioactive labeling kits

UNSPSC 41106004 Nucleic acid non radioactive labeling kits (Commodity) covers DNA consumables, reagents, and extraction kits for forensic DNA analysis, newborn screening, and genetic testing applications in state and local laboratories. Recent state and local procurement activity shows this code encompasses RapidHIT system consumables (sample kits, control cartridges, and utility cartridges), DNA extraction reagents for newborn SCID and SMA screening, quantification and size standards for genetic analyzers, Life Technologies and Qiagen-branded reagent kits, and related controlled-temperature consumables supporting Applied Biosystems instruments and qPCR workflows. The issuing bodies are primarily state-level forensic, public health, and public safety agencies: the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division (purchasing on behalf of DPS and Parks and Wildlife), Texas Department of State Health Services, Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division, and the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory. These agencies procure under fixed-price IFB and RFI structures with firm, fixed unit pricing and FOB Destination freight-prepaid terms; most solicitations are single-source or proprietary-product procurements tied to specific manufacturer SKUs and part numbers, reflecting the highly specialized and equipment-dependent nature of forensic and screening workflows.

Geographic concentration is strong in Texas, where four of five recent opportunities originated (Texas CPA IFB 304T27175A11 due October 20, 2026; Texas DPS IFB 405-26R0017287 due July 22, 2026; Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017640 due July 15, 2026; and Texas HHSC/DSHS IFB HHS0016959v2 due May 14, 2026). Illinois State Police issued an emergency sole-source procurement for thermal cycler repair services valued at $7,900 (August 25, 2026), and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory solicited Life Technologies consumables under RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013 (due July 21, 2026). Texas DPS also issued an informational RFI for compact high-throughput automated liquid handling systems (due July 21, 2026), signaling future equipment procurement separate from consumables. Recent dollar indicators include the Texas HHSC historical spend of $2.5 million for a three-month period (September–November 2025) and estimated digital PCR instrument costs of $100,000–$200,000 for Fiscal Year 2025. Delivery windows and shelf-life requirements (typically two years minimum at 2–8 degrees Celsius or frozen storage) are strict across all recent solicitations. Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing adds a 1.5% administrative fee on the CPA procurement.