UNSPSC 41111738: Fiberscopes

UNSPSC 41111738 Fiberscopes is a Commodity code that, despite its nominal name, encompasses forensic comparison microscopes, FTIR microscope systems, and general laboratory microscopy equipment being actively solicited by state and local agencies. Recent state and local opportunities show that issuing bodies are procuring dual-unit forensic comparison microscopes with split-field capability and high-magnification imaging for crime laboratory analysis, FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared) micro-sampling and chemical imaging systems for analytical laboratories, and multi-purpose microscope equipment to support educational and research functions. The buying bodies include state police forensic service divisions, state higher-education procurement offices, university laboratory procurement services, and state cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple agencies. The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services has posted two separate IFB opportunities for forensic comparison microscopes—one in June 2026 and another in September 2026—indicating sustained forensic microscopy demand within that jurisdiction. Equipment specifications call for authorized dealer or reseller status, factory training and installation capability, and delivery to multiple geographically dispersed laboratory sites; contracts typically span initial three-year terms with options to extend to a maximum of ten years.

Activity under this code appears concentrated in the upper Midwest and South. Illinois State Police issued two separate IFBs for forensic comparison microscopes in June and September 2026 with response deadlines of June 18 and September 18 respectively, specifying equipment equivalent to Leica FS M or LEEDS LCF models and mandating U.S. manufacturing preference on at least the June solicitation. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted a cooperative purchasing vehicle (TCPN) on August 5, 2026 with a September 1, 2026 response deadline to establish blanket pricing for microscope equipment and accessories available to multiple Texas state and local agencies. The University of Mississippi Office of Procurement Services issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system due June 18, 2026. Texas Tech University issued an RFP on May 4, 2026 for research and development goods and services encompassing laboratory and microscope equipment, evaluated on best-value criteria with HUB subcontracting plan requirements for anticipated contract values exceeding $100,000. Response periods for the cooperative and direct-buy solicitations have closed; the Illinois State Police September opportunity may still be active depending on contract award status.