UNSPSC 41111740: Automated optical inspection system

A system that captures, analyzes and/or archives product images to determine the presence or absence of defects.

UNSPSC 41111740 Automated optical inspection system is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to procure microscopy equipment and related systems for research, educational, and operational testing purposes. Recent solicitations show university research offices and law enforcement agencies acquiring specialized microscopes—including comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, FTIR microscopy systems for chemical imaging, enhanced darkfield optical systems, and trinocular microscopes for wastewater microbiology training—along with accessories, maintenance services, and operator training. The issuing bodies are primarily higher-education institutions (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research) and specialized state agencies (Illinois State Police forensic laboratories, Hillsborough County Water Resources Department). These buyers solicit through competitive bid processes (IFB and RFB notices) and RFP vehicles on both university procurement portals and county electronic bidding systems.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Midwest. The University of Mississippi, Illinois State Police, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison posted opportunities between February and June 2026. The Illinois State Police IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (due June 18, 2026) seeks comparison microscopes configured to standard specification across eight forensic science laboratory locations, with delivery, installation, and training included in firm pricing and a maximum contract term of ten years. The University of Mississippi sealed-bid procurement (Solicitation 3170035957, due June 18, 2026) targets an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners competitive quote (ITQ2600183, due March 19, 2026) valued at $21,000 sought Motic Trinocular Microscope Training delivery with DEP approval and CEU certification. Texas A&M's ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 (due February 5, 2026) and University of Wisconsin-Madison's RFB 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB (due April 3, 2026) also represent recent university research equipment procurement activity under this code.