UNSPSC 41111708: Video attachments for microscopes

UNSPSC 41111708 Video attachments for microscopes is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure microscopes and related optical equipment under this code, including FTIR microscope sampling systems, forensic comparison microscopes, enhanced darkfield optical microscopes, and trinocular microscopes, often bundled with specialized accessories such as Plan Apochromat objectives, eyepieces, LED light bars, motorized workbenches, and 4K color cameras. Recent solicitations show universities and forensic agencies acquiring complete systems configured for research, educational, and forensic laboratory operations, together with installation, training, and ongoing maintenance support. Issuing bodies include research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research), state forensic agencies (Illinois State Police), and county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida).

Recent activity spans Mississippi, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 for comparison microscopes configured across eight forensic science laboratory locations statewide with a fixed three-year initial term and maximum ten-year contract duration, due June 18, 2026; the University of Mississippi's sealed-bid solicitation for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System, bid closing June 18, 2026; Texas Tech University's RFP 2026-1190 for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment, evaluated on best value with proposals due April 30, 2026; the University of Wisconsin-Madison's competitive bid (ShopUW+ Event 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB) for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance with responses due March 26, 2026; Texas A&M University AgriLife Research's ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System, bids due February 5, 2026; and Hillsborough County Water Resources Department's competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training valued at $21,000.00, due March 19, 2026.