UNSPSC 41111709: Binocular light compound microscopes

UNSPSC 41111709 Binocular light compound microscopes is a Commodity code covering the procurement of microscopy equipment and related accessories by state and local higher education institutions, specialized research facilities, and public forensic laboratories. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing optical microscope systems—including comparison microscopes, FTIR imaging systems, and enhanced darkfield platforms—along with integrated accessories such as objectives, eyepieces, motorized stages, cameras, and light sources, often bundled with delivery, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance support. Universities dominate the issuing bodies, with purchases spanning general research needs and discipline-specific applications in forensic science, microbiology, and materials analysis. The Illinois State Police and state university procurement offices represent the highest-frequency buyers in the recent record, signaling sustained demand from both higher education and state crime laboratory networks.

Activity concentrates in the upper Midwest and South. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance with responses due April 3, 2026; the University of Mississippi sought sealed bids for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (Bid File 1279) due June 18, 2026; the Illinois State Police issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686) for comparison microscopes with standardized specifications across forensic laboratories, also due June 18, 2026, with a three-year initial term and up to ten-year total contract value; Texas Tech University issued an RFP for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment with a response deadline of April 30, 2026, evaluated on best value; Texas A&M AgriLife Research solicited an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System through competitive invitation to bid due February 5, 2026; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners conducted a competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope training services valued at $21,000.00 with responses due March 19, 2026. Solicitation terms vary from fixed pricing across multi-year contracts to lump-sum training procurements, with most requiring general liability, workers' compensation, and professional insurance.