UNSPSC 41111766: Handheld digital microscope

A digital handheld single ocular microscope that allows for viewing of specimens or objects on a computer screen, as well as photographic or video capture, and has magnification powers of 10x to 150x

UNSPSC 41111766 Handheld digital microscope (Commodity) covers forensic comparison microscopes and laboratory-grade optical instruments that state and local governments procure for crime-scene analysis, evidence examination, and research applications. Recent solicitations show state police forensic services, university research facilities, and cooperative purchasing networks acquiring dual-unit comparison microscopes with split-field capability, high-magnification optics, digital imaging systems, and associated accessories—not handheld consumer-grade instruments. The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services has posted two recent IFB notices for professional-grade comparison microscopes equivalent to Leica FS M or LEEDS LCF models, with magnification ranges of 4x to 40x, 4K resolution cameras, motorized stages, and delivery to multiple forensic laboratories. Issuing bodies include state police agencies, state university systems, and state cooperative purchasing networks administering multi-agency agreements. Authorized dealers and resellers of qualifying equipment manufacturers are the primary vendors, often bundling equipment with installation, training, performance verification, and multi-year service support. General liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance are standard contract requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois and Texas, with the Illinois State Police issuing back-to-back forensic microscope IFBs (posted June 3 and September 1, 2026, with response dates of June 18 and September 18 respectively), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts managing a statewide cooperative purchasing vehicle for microscopes and accessories under the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (due September 1, 2026), and Texas Tech University issuing an RFP for research and development goods and services including microscope equipment (due April 30, 2026). The University of Mississippi posted a sealed-bid solicitation for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (due June 18, 2026). Contract terms typically span three to four years initially with renewal or extension options extending ten years or more, and bids must remain firm for 90 days following opening. A $15 administrative fee applies to awards valued at $1,000 or more. Federal funding may partially or wholly support state and local awards under this code.