UNSPSC 41111760: Microscope sample manipulation system and accessories

System and accessories that are mechanical and/or interfaced to be utlized with a microscope or multiple microscopes for manipulation of samples being observed

UNSPSC 41111760 Microscope sample manipulation system and accessories is a Commodity code encompassing specialized microscopy equipment and related accessories purchased primarily by academic research institutions and forensic science agencies. State and local governments buying under this code are requesting FTIR microscopes with micro-sampling and chemical imaging capability, comparison microscopes for forensic laboratory standardization, enhanced darkfield optical microscopy systems, and associated accessories such as motorized workbenches, specialized objectives, eyepieces, cameras, and dust covers, often bundled with installation, training, and maintenance services. The issuing bodies are predominantly public universities (University of Mississippi, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University) and specialized state forensic laboratories (Illinois State Police), with one county water resources department procuring microscope-based training services. These institutions treat microscopy equipment as long-term capital investments, frequently specifying multi-year maintenance and support contracts with fixed pricing terms.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Midwest, with solicitations from Texas, Mississippi, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida posted between February and June 2026. Representative opportunities include the University of Mississippi's sealed-bid procurement for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (Bid 1279, due June 18, 2026); the Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 for comparison microscopes configured with standardized specifications across eight forensic laboratory locations, with a three-year initial contract term extendable to ten years and a June 18, 2026 response deadline; the University of Wisconsin-Madison's competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance (Event 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB, due April 3, 2026); Texas A&M AgriLife Research's ITB for an enhanced darkfield optical microscope system (due February 5, 2026); and Hillsborough County's competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training with an estimated value of $21,000 (due March 19, 2026). Eligibility typically requires authorized resellers or dealers of qualifying manufacturers; universities and public agencies commonly demand compliance with insurance, HUB program participation, and compliance with IT security or accessibility standards as conditions of award.