UNSPSC 41111743: Autocollimator

A type of telescope that is used in the measurement of the micro-angle. The focus glass inscribed with the cross mark line or angle scale is placed on the focusing part of the objective lens. For the optical axis on the front of the objective lens, it is placed vertically to form on the same focusing part by the plane reflection glass for image. It measures the straightness, flatness, parallelism, micro-angle and others and is used for inspecting machine tool and angle gauge.

UNSPSC 41111743 Autocollimator (Commodity) covers optical microscope equipment and related systems that state and local governments procure for forensic science, research, and educational laboratory applications. Recent solicitations show demand for comparison microscopes used in forensic analysis, FTIR microscope systems for chemical imaging, darkfield optical microscopes for research, and training services on trinocular microscope operation for wastewater microbiology work. The code encompasses both equipment purchase and ancillary services including installation, training, maintenance, and performance verification. Issuing bodies include state universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University), state law enforcement agencies (Illinois State Police), and county water resources departments (Hillsborough County, Florida).

Recent activity spans the South, Midwest, and Southwest. The Illinois State Police issued an IFB for comparison microscopes configured with standardized specifications across eight forensic science laboratory locations (Chicago, Rockford, Morton, Belleville, Joliet, Springfield, and others) with bids due June 18, 2026. The University of Mississippi solicited sealed bids for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (bid 75-20260521151935 UM) due June 18, 2026. Texas A&M University AgriLife Research sought an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System through invitation to bid AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 with a February 5, 2026 deadline. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners requested competitive quotes for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services with an estimated project value of $21,000 and a March 19, 2026 response deadline. Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 for laboratory equipment including microscope systems and specialty research goods and services, with proposals due April 30, 2026. University of Wisconsin-Madison conducted a competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services through ShopUW+ Event 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB with an April 3, 2026 deadline.