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 that encompasses forensic comparison microscopes, laboratory research microscopes, and specialized optical measurement instruments procured by state agencies and educational institutions for forensic analysis, scientific research, and chemical imaging applications. State and local governments buy these instruments primarily through forensic science divisions, university procurement offices, and state cooperative purchasing vehicles, typically as outfitted systems that include magnification capability (generally 4x to 40x), digital imaging and analysis software, supporting accessories such as motorized stages and lighting systems, delivery, installation, training, and warranty support bundled with the equipment purchase. Recent solicitations show state police departments and research universities treating these as capital purchases with long contract terms spanning three to ten years, often involving manufacturer-authorized dealers as primary vendors and performance verification as a standard requirement.

The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services and Texas state entities dominate recent activity under the code. The Illinois State Police issued two separate IFBs for comparison microscopes in June and September 2026 (Solicitation 26493ISPFORENB51686, due June 18, 2026, and Solicitation 27493ISPADMINB53673, due September 18, 2026), both seeking dual-unit optically matched systems equivalent to Leica FS M or LEEDS models with split-field capability and 4K imaging for delivery across six to eight forensic science facilities statewide. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted a cooperative purchasing vehicle (Requisition 304T-27-490M2, due September 1, 2026) enabling multiple state and local agencies to access pre-negotiated microscope equipment and accessories through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network. Texas Tech University issued an RFP (2026-1190, due April 30, 2026) for laboratory equipment including microscope systems as part of a broader research and development procurement, evaluated on demonstrated ability to fulfill needs and financial value. The University of Mississippi sought an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system (Bid 1279, due June 18, 2026). Illinois and Texas account for the preponderance of recent documented activity; opportunities appear sporadic in other states.