UNSPSC 41111705: Microscope objectives

UNSPSC 41111705 Microscope objectives, a Commodity code, encompasses the procurement of optical microscope components and related equipment by state and local government entities, as evidenced by recent solicitations for FTIR microscope micro-sampling systems, forensic comparison microscope assemblies with specified objective magnifications, general research microscopy equipment suites, and darkfield optical microscope systems. State and local buyers range across university research offices and state law enforcement laboratories; the University of Mississippi, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Texas Tech University have each posted recent opportunities, alongside the Illinois State Police and Texas A&M University AgriLife Research. The code captures both standalone objective lenses and complete microscope systems bundled with accessories, with recent activity showing demand for specialized imaging and forensic applications alongside general research-laboratory equipment procurement.

Recent solicitations span multiple states with activity concentrated in the Midwest and South. The Illinois State Police issued an IFB on June 3, 2026, for comparison microscopes configured with Plan Apochromat macro objectives (0.4x, 1x, 2x magnification) and related accessories, requiring delivery, installation, and training across eight forensic laboratory locations, with a three-year initial term and maximum ten-year contract life. The University of Mississippi posted a sealed-bid solicitation on June 10, 2026, due June 18, 2026, for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System. Texas Tech University issued an RFP on May 4, 2026, for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment, using a best-value standard and requiring HUB program compliance when anticipated contract value exceeds $100,000. The University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited microscopes, accessories, and maintenance through ShopUW+ with a March 26, 2026, response deadline. Texas A&M AgriLife Research sought an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System through ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6554, with a February 5, 2026, bid deadline. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted a competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training with an estimated $21,000 project value due March 19, 2026.