UNSPSC 41106103: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA typing kits

UNSPSC 41106103 DNA typing kits is a Commodity code covering specialized reagents, consumables, and analytical cartridges used in forensic DNA identification, newborn screening, and pathogen detection. State and local government agencies—primarily state forensic laboratories, public health departments, and public safety divisions—procure these products to support human identification casework, criminal investigations, disease screening programs, and evidence analysis. The work under this code centers on proprietary single-source or brand-specific consumables rather than generic laboratory supplies; recent solicitations name Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, ANDE Corporation, and QuantaBio as manufacturers, with specifications that often reference compatible instruments such as Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers and RapidHIT systems. Vendors must meet cold-chain storage requirements, shelf-life compliance, warranty obligations, and often commercial general liability insurance minimums. Many jurisdictions issue these procurements as sole-source or proprietary IFBs under state procurement codes allowing brand-specific specification when no practical substitutes exist.

Texas dominates recent activity, with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (statewide procurement), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife issuing multiple recent IFBs and RFIs. The Texas Comptroller IFB 304T-27-175A1.1 (due October 20, 2026) solicits approximately fifty line items of DNA analysis consumables, genetic analyzer components, and sequencing kits for statewide delivery to DPS and Parks and Wildlife, with contract value guidance drawn from four-year historical usage and a 1.5% administrative fee; the Texas HHS IFB HHS0017640 (due July 15, 2026) sought QuantaBio DNA extraction reagents for newborn SCID and SMA screening with historical comparable spend of $2.5 million for a three-month reference period and optional renewals through 2031. The Texas DPS RFI CLD202605260340 (due July 21, 2026) inquired on compact automated liquid-handling systems for CODIS laboratory use. Illinois State Police issued an emergency sole-source procurement for thermal cycler repair services to Remi Holdings valued at $7,900 (August 2026). Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted an RFI for Life Technologies consumables (due July 21, 2026). Activity concentrates in Texas with secondary representation in Illinois and Mississippi; no federal-only terms or set-asides appear in the recent solicitation record.