UNSPSC 41106101: Cytogenetics kits

UNSPSC 41106101 Cytogenetics kits (Commodity) encompasses DNA analysis reagents, consumables, and specialized laboratory materials that state and local forensic, public-health, and law-enforcement laboratories procure for human identification, genetic screening, and controlled-substance analysis. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reveal procurement of RapidHIT DNA consumables (sample kits, cartridges, control materials), DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening, thermal cycler service and repair, Life Technologies genetic analyzer components and sequencing kits, and related laboratory supplies for applied DNA analysis workflows. Issuing bodies include state departments of public safety and forensic services, state health and human services commissions, and criminal justice laboratories. Texas agencies account for the majority of recent activity, with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Mississippi's Forensic Laboratory posting solicitations since late spring 2026.

Texas Department of Public Safety posted an IFB for DNA consumables (IFB 405-26R0017287) due July 22, 2026, covering nine line items of RapidHIT kits and cartridges for the Crime Lab in Austin. The Texas Comptroller issued a large proprietary IFB (304T-27-175A11) due October 20, 2026, for specialized laboratory consumables and reagents across 50 line items from Life Technologies, Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis, and ANDE Corporation, serving the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife statewide. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening (IFB HHS0017640) due July 15, 2026, estimated at $2.5 million historical spend for September 2025 through November 2025. The Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division awarded emergency sole-source repair work to Remi Holdings, LLC for $7,900 on two inoperable 7500 thermal cyclers. Mississippi's Forensic Laboratory posted an RFI (1711-26-R-RFIN-00013) due July 21, 2026, for Life Technologies kits and consumables. Most recent opportunities are concentrated in Texas, with secondary activity in Illinois and Mississippi; typical response cycles run two to three weeks, with most solicitations posted between May and October 2026.