UNSPSC 41111748: Multimedia image microscope

A microscope that includes the video analysis system.

UNSPSC 41111748 Multimedia image microscope is a Commodity-level code representing forensic comparison microscopes, FTIR microscope systems, and laboratory microscope equipment that state and local governments and higher-education institutions procure for forensic analysis, research, and educational laboratory support. Recent solicitations reflect a mix of professional-grade forensic comparison systems used by law enforcement and general laboratory microscopy equipment supporting university research programs. The issuing bodies are primarily state police forensic divisions, state and regional cooperative purchasing networks, and public universities; repeat buyers include the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services, which has posted multiple comparison-microscope solicitations within the review period.

Activity concentrates in Illinois, Texas, and Mississippi, with the Illinois State Police as a standout repeat buyer. Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services IFB 27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53673 for dual-unit optically matched comparison microscopes (Leica FS M or LEEDS LCF 2 equivalent), posted September 1, 2026, with bids due September 18, 2026, requiring delivery and installation across six forensic facilities with initial three-year terms up to ten years total; the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts cooperative purchasing solicitation 304T-27-490M2 for microscopes and accessories through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network, posted August 5, 2026, with responses due September 1, 2026, establishing indefinite-quantity requirements agreements with firm fixed-price unit costs for multiple agencies; the University of Mississippi sealed-bid procurement for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system (Bid File 1279), posted June 10, 2026, with bids due June 18, 2026; and Texas Tech University RFP 2026-1190 for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment, posted May 4, 2026, with proposals due April 30, 2026. Authorized resellers, equipment dealers, and manufacturers capable of delivery, installation, training, and warranty support are primary competitors; Illinois State Police procurements specifically require authorized dealerships with licensed installers and enforce U.S. manufacturing preferences.