UNSPSC 41111753: Manual microscope nosepiece

The nosepiece or turret, which has manual rotation, that holds two or more objective lenses on a microscope

UNSPSC 41111753 Manual microscope nosepiece (Commodity) covers forensic comparison microscopes, FTIR micro-sampling and chemical imaging systems, and general laboratory microscope equipment that state and local governments procure for forensic science, research, and educational use. Recent solicitations show buyers acquiring complete dual-unit forensic comparison systems with integrated digital imaging, FTIR analytical microscopes for chemical analysis, and broader microscope procurement vehicles supporting multiple laboratory functions across participating agencies. The issuing bodies include state police forensic science divisions, state university systems, and cooperative purchasing networks enabling multi-agency access to microscope equipment and accessories through consolidated purchasing agreements.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois and Texas. The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services posted two solicitations for comparison microscopes—IFB 27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53673 (response due September 18, 2026) and IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (response due June 18, 2026)—seeking dual-unit optically matched systems with split-field comparison capability, 4x to 40x magnification, and 4K resolution cameras for delivery and installation across six forensic science facilities in Chicago, Rockford, Morton, Belleville, Joliet, and Springfield, with initial three-year terms renewable for up to ten years total and U.S. manufacturing preference applied unless documented exceptions. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts solicited microscopes and accessories under Requisition 304T-27-490M2 (response due September 1, 2026) through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network, an indefinite-quantity requirements vehicle establishing firm fixed-price unit costs for multiple microscope types supporting educational and laboratory functions across participating Texas state and local agencies. Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 for laboratory and microscope equipment as part of broader research and development goods and services procurement (response due April 30, 2026), and the University of Mississippi sought sealed bids for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (Bid File 1279, response due June 18, 2026).