UNSPSC 41111710: Combination electron and light microscopes

UNSPSC 41111710 Combination electron and light microscopes (Commodity) covers optical and electron microscope systems and components that state and local governments actually procure for research, forensic analysis, and educational support—including comparison microscopes for law enforcement, FTIR microscope systems for university chemistry research, enhanced darkfield optical systems for agricultural research, and trinocular microscopes with associated training and maintenance services. State and local buyers include research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research), law enforcement and forensic science agencies (Illinois State Police), and county government water resource departments. The work spans equipment procurement with installation and training, maintenance contracts, and specialized training delivery.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Florida. Representative solicitations include the Illinois State Police IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (due June 18, 2026) requesting comparison microscopes with accessories, delivery, and training across eight forensic laboratory locations statewide; the University of Mississippi sealed bid for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (bid file 1279, due June 18, 2026); and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners competitive quote ITQ2600183 (due March 19, 2026) for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services valued at $21,000, requiring two four-day on-site training sessions with 30 participants total, DEP approval, and CEU certification. Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment under best-value evaluation; University of Wisconsin-Madison posted ShopUW+ Event 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance; and Texas A&M AgriLife Research solicited ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System. Equipment awards typically carry fixed pricing for one to three years, with multi-year renewal options, and require vendor compliance with state insurance, security, accessibility, and business verification standards.