UNSPSC 41111757: Microscope head

The upper part of the microscope that contains a one or two eyepiece lenses and prisms, and which attaches to the tube, generally referred to with compound light microscopes

UNSPSC 41111757 Microscope head is a Commodity code covering the procurement of microscope equipment and related optical systems by state and local educational and research institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying specialized microscope systems—including FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) microscopes for chemical imaging, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, and darkfield optical microscopes for research—along with associated accessories such as objectives, eyepieces, light sources, cameras, motorized workbenches, and maintenance services. The issuing bodies are predominantly public universities and state forensic science agencies; the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Mississippi have each posted microscope procurement in the last four months, and the Illinois State Police procured comparison microscopes across multiple forensic laboratory locations.

Recent activity spans Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Mississippi. Representative recent opportunities include the University of Mississippi's sealed-bid solicitation (June 18, 2026 due date) for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System; the Illinois State Police's IFB for comparison microscopes configured to standardized specifications across eight forensic science laboratory locations (June 18, 2026 due date); Texas Tech University's RFP for laboratory equipment including microscope systems under a best-value standard (April 30, 2026 due date, with HUB compliance required); the University of Wisconsin-Madison's competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services (March 26, 2026 due date); Texas A&M University's ITB for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System (February 5, 2026 due date); and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope training services valued at $21,000 (March 19, 2026 due date). Procurement frequency and dollar values remain modest, with the Hillsborough County training services representing the only disclosed price point across the opportunities listed.