UNSPSC 41111756: Microscope base unit

The bottom aspect of a microscope, utilized to support the viewing elements of that microscope

UNSPSC 41111756 Microscope base unit is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure microscopy equipment—base units, complete systems with accessories, and related maintenance services—to support research, forensic analysis, educational programs, and laboratory operations. The recent opportunities show universities and state agencies buying stand-alone microscope systems (FTIR micro-sampling and chemical imaging systems, comparison microscopes for forensic labs, optical microscope systems) as well as packaged procurements bundling equipment, accessories, calibration stages, motorized platforms, lighting, cameras, and multi-year maintenance contracts. The issuing bodies are primarily research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research) and state law enforcement or environmental agencies (Illinois State Police forensic laboratories, Hillsborough County Water Resources Department); universities dominate the recent activity.

Recent procurement activity spans Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Illinois State Police's June 2026 IFB for comparison microscopes (Leica FS M Stand with Comparison Bridge or approved equivalents) configured across eight forensic science laboratory locations statewide, with bids due June 18, 2026; Texas Tech University's May 2026 RFP for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment, evaluated on best value with a 50-percent weighting on demonstrated ability to fulfill university needs; University of Wisconsin-Madison's March 2026 RFB for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services with a March 26, 2026 response deadline; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' February 2026 competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training (two four-day sessions for 30 wastewater microbiology personnel) valued at $21,000.00, due March 19, 2026. Universities frequently request full-service bundles including equipment, accessories, delivery, installation, and training; state and local agencies buying for specialized operations (forensics, environmental monitoring) tend toward narrower system specifications with fixed accessories and multi-location deployment requirements.