UNSPSC 41111761: Transmission electron microscopy TEM grid or support film

Electron transparent films or electron opaque grids utilized to support specimens when being studied by transmission electron microscopy

UNSPSC 41111761 Transmission electron microscopy TEM grid or support film is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice encompasses the procurement of microscopy equipment, accessories, and related laboratory support services — including fluorescence and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) imaging systems, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, optical microscopy systems with specialized configurations, and training services for microscope operation and maintenance. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are primarily public universities (University of Mississippi, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University) and a county water resources department (Hillsborough County, Florida), reflecting demand across higher-education research operations and specialized municipal testing laboratories. The Illinois State Police also solicited comparison microscopes for deployment across eight forensic science laboratory locations, indicating procurement activity in law enforcement microscopy infrastructure.

Recent solicitations span Texas, Mississippi, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 for comparison microscopes with delivery and training at multiple forensic labs (bids due June 18, 2026); the University of Mississippi's sealed-bid procurement for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (bids due June 18, 2026, submitted through its electronic bidding portal); Texas Tech University's RFP 2026-1190 for laboratory equipment including microscope systems and R&D goods and services (proposals due April 30, 2026); the University of Wisconsin-Madison's competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services through ShopUW+ (response deadline March 26, 2026); and Hillsborough County's competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope training services with an estimated value of $21,000.00 (quotes due March 19, 2026). No federal-only contracting vehicles or pre-award cooperative purchasing arrangements are evident in these opportunities.