UNSPSC 41106311: Purified ribonucleic acids RNA

UNSPSC 41106311 Purified ribonucleic acids RNA is a Commodity code that captures DNA and RNA consumables, reagents, and kits used across forensic science, newborn screening, and laboratory diagnostics in state and local public health and law enforcement operations. State and local buyers under this code procure branded consumables for specific analytical instruments — including RapidHIT DNA identification kits, quantification reagents, extraction buffers, PCR master mixes, and control cartridges — almost exclusively through proprietary or sole-source procurement restricted to named manufacturers such as Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher), Qiagen, Promega, and Immunalysis Corporation. The issuing bodies are primarily state-level forensic laboratories, public health departments, and crime labs (the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division, and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory appear repeatedly in recent solicitations), with procurement structured as IFBs, RFQs, and RFIs tied to four-year or annual usage forecasts and manufacturer specifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, where the Department of Public Safety, Health and Human Services Commission, and Comptroller's office have posted at least four solicitations since May 2026. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued IFB 304T27175A11 for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies including Life Technologies genetic analyzer components, Promega sequencing kits, and Qiagen reagents, due October 20, 2026, serving the Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife statewide. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission sought DNA extraction reagents for newborn screening under IFB HHS0017640, due July 15, 2026, with a historical annual spend of $2.5 million and contract extending through August 31, 2031 with renewal options. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued IFB 405-26R0017287 for RapidHIT consumables (sample kits, control cartridges, utility cartridges) due July 22, 2026 for delivery to the Crime Lab in Austin. Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division executed a sole-source emergency procurement, HHS27493ISPFORENB53854, with Remi Holdings for thermal cycler unit repairs valued at $7,900 due September 9, 2026. The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory posted RFI 1711-26-R-RFIN-00013 for Life Technologies kits and consumables due July 21, 2026. All recent procurements feature fixed, firm pricing; long-term contract terms with renewal options; strict cold-chain storage requirements (2–8 degrees Celsius or freezer storage); 90-day or manufacturer warranties; and mandatory use of specific brand names and SKU numbers with no substitution without prior written approval.