UNSPSC 41111719: Darkfield microscopes

UNSPSC 41111719 Darkfield microscopes is a Commodity code covering specialized optical microscopy equipment and related services that state and local governments—primarily research universities and forensic agencies—are actively procuring. Recent solicitations show demand for darkfield and comparison microscopes alongside broader microscopy systems, often bundled with accessories, installation, training, and maintenance services. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span higher-education research institutions (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University) and forensic science operations (Illinois State Police), reflecting the equipment's role in laboratory research and forensic analysis. Scope ranges from single specialized darkfield systems to multi-unit comparison microscope installations configured across multiple forensic laboratory locations, with vendors frequently required to provide turnkey delivery, setup, staff training, and performance verification as part of the award.

Geographic activity concentrates in the upper Midwest and South, with recent opportunities posted from Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. Representative solicitations include the Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (June 18, 2026 deadline) for comparison microscopes to be installed across eight forensic laboratories statewide with three-year initial contract terms and up to ten-year maximum duration; Texas A&M AgriLife Research's ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System (February 5, 2026 deadline); University of Mississippi's sealed-bid procurement for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (June 18, 2026 deadline); and Hillsborough County Water Resources Department's competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training valued at $21,000.00 (March 19, 2026 deadline). University research procurement dominates the recent activity, with opportunities frequently structured as RFPs or competitive bids through institutional procurement portals rather than centralized state purchasing systems.