UNSPSC 41111749: Phase contrast microscope

A special microscope that is made for clear observation of the interior structure for the colorless sample.

UNSPSC 41111749 Phase contrast microscope is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure laboratory microscopy equipment and related services, including specialized systems such as FTIR imaging microscopes, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, darkfield optical systems, and trinocular microscopes, often bundled with accessories, installation, training, and maintenance support. Recent solicitations show universities and state agencies buying specific instrumentation to support research, educational operations, and forensic laboratory functions, with scope ranging from single-unit purchases to multi-location deployments across laboratory networks. Issuing bodies include research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research), state law enforcement agencies (Illinois State Police), and county water resources departments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners). Most solicitations are issued as IFBs or RFBs with response deadlines of two to three weeks, though at least one research university framed the opportunity as an RFP emphasizing best-value evaluation.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Florida. The University of Mississippi issued an IFB for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System with a June 18, 2026 deadline. The Illinois State Police issued IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 for comparison microscopes (Leica or approved equivalents) configured across eight forensic science laboratory locations statewide, with delivery, installation, training, and performance verification required, fixed pricing for contract life, and a three-year initial term extendable to ten years with a June 18, 2026 response deadline. Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment under best-value criteria with a firm twenty-four-month pricing term and potential four-year initial contract with renewal options. The University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited microscopes, accessories, and maintenance through ShopUW+ with an April 3, 2026 deadline. Texas A&M AgriLife Research solicited an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System via ITB with a February 5, 2026 deadline. Hillsborough County issued a competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope training services valued at $21,000 with a March 19, 2026 deadline, requiring DEP-approved, CEU-certified instruction and contractor-provided training microscopes.