UNSPSC 41111746: Optical lever

Equipment that measures the change volume of finite angle by using the light reflection of mirror.

UNSPSC 41111746 Optical lever, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual work state and local governments are buying under this classification. Recent opportunities solicited under this code are acquiring microscopy equipment and related services — specifically fluorescence and darkfield optical microscopes, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, and microscope training — rather than optical levers as standalone instruments or components. Universities, state forensic laboratories, and county water departments are the primary issuing bodies, seeking to equip research facilities, forensic science divisions, and environmental testing operations with specialized microscopy systems and accompanying maintenance or training services.

Recent activity spans academic research institutions and state criminal-justice agencies across multiple regions. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB, response due April 3, 2026); the Illinois State Police solicited comparison microscopes configured for eight forensic laboratories statewide through IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (due June 18, 2026); Texas Tech University issued an RFP for laboratory equipment including microscope systems (RFP 2026-1190, proposal deadline April 30, 2026); Texas A&M AgriLife Research sought an enhanced darkfield optical microscope system through ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 (bid deadline February 5, 2026); the University of Mississippi solicited sealed bids for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system (bid deadline June 18, 2026); and Hillsborough County, Florida issued a competitive quote for Motic trinocular microscope training services valued at $21,000 (due March 19, 2026). The code shows activity concentrated in higher-education research procurement and state forensic laboratory operations, with limited recent municipal or county engagement outside Florida's equipment-training scope.