UNSPSC 41106314: Thermostable deoxyribonucleic acid DNA polymerases or kits

UNSPSC 41106314 Thermostable deoxyribonucleic acid DNA polymerases or kits is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized DNA polymerase reagents, extraction kits, and consumables for forensic DNA analysis, newborn screening, and disease pathogen detection in laboratory settings. Recent solicitations reflect a mix of ready-to-use polymerase kits (particularly RapidHIT system cartridges and related sample handling consumables), extraction reagents for dried blood spot analysis, and quantitative PCR master mixes—typically brand-restricted to manufacturers including Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, and ANDE Corporation. Issuing bodies include state forensic laboratories and public safety departments (Texas Department of Public Safety, Illinois State Police Forensic Services Division, Mississippi Forensic Laboratory), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services), and other state-level testing facilities. Solicitations are structured as proprietary or sole-source procurements under state procurement codes, with quantities ranging from single units to thousands of tests per line item based on historical usage, and most incorporate firm-fixed pricing, specific SKU requirements, and stringent storage and shelf-life compliance conditions.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issuing a high-volume IFB (304T27175A11) due October 20, 2026, covering 50 line items of laboratory consumables and reagents across multiple forensic and screening applications, and the Texas Department of Public Safety conducting separate solicitations for RapidHIT consumables (IFB 405-26R0017287, due July 22, 2026) and DNA extraction reagents for newborn SCID and SMA screening (IFB HHS0017640, with historical spend of $2.5 million over three months in FY 2025, due July 15, 2026). Illinois and Mississippi also show activity—Illinois State Police conducted an emergency sole-source repair procurement (27493ISPFORENB53854, closed September 9, 2026) for forensic thermal cycler units, and Mississippi Forensic Laboratory issued an RFI for Life Technologies products (1711-26-R-RFIN-00013, due July 21, 2026). Contracts typically run one to four years with renewal options, require firm pricing with FOB destination and delivery-cost inclusion, mandate compliance with specific storage protocols and 90-day or manufacturer warranties, and incorporate 1.5 to 2% state administrative fees where applicable.