UNSPSC 41111703: Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

UNSPSC 41111703 Stereo or dissecting light microscopes is a Commodity code covering the purchase and delivery of stereomicroscope and research-grade optical microscope systems, including specialized equipment such as FTIR microscope micro-sampling systems, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, and enhanced darkfield optical systems, along with associated accessories, installation, training, and maintenance services. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University), state law enforcement and regulatory agencies (Illinois State Police, California Department of Food and Agriculture), and county governments (Hillsborough County, Florida). The scope spans complete microscope systems with precise optical specifications, LED or transmitted light bases, high-magnification objectives and eyepieces, imaging cameras with C-mount compatibility, motorized workbenches, and ancillary components such as dust covers and cementing stages; procurement also routinely includes installation, hands-on training, and maintenance service contracts, with some solicitations specifying extended warranties and preventive maintenance visits.

Recent activity appears concentrated in California, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, with multiple solicitations posted between February and June 2026. Representative opportunities include Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (due June 18, 2026) for comparison microscopes configured across eight forensic laboratories statewide with a maximum ten-year contract term; California Department of Food and Agriculture's RFQ P25-1269 (due March 3, 2026) for six Leica M205 C stereomicroscope systems with FusionOptics technology and two-year extended warranty; University of Mississippi's sealed-bid solicitation (due June 18, 2026) for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services valued at $21,000.00 (due March 19, 2026); and Texas Tech University's RFP 2026-1190 (due April 30, 2026) for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment, evaluated on best value with a maximum four-year initial term plus renewal options. Bidders should note that California solicitations frequently require UEI numbers, non-debarment certification, and state-specific small business or DVBE preference documentation, while Illinois procurements restrict bidding to authorized resellers or dealers of qualifying manufacturers with fixed pricing and 90-day bid hold requirements.