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 is a Commodity code covering research-grade optical and specialized microscopy equipment and related training services procured by higher education and state agencies. The recent opportunities show universities and state forensic labs acquiring comparison microscopes, FTIR microscope systems, darkfield optical microscopes, and trinocular microscope training rather than handheld digital devices in the consumer or field-inspection sense—the code's scope in state and local procurement encompasses laboratory-grade optical systems with accessories, calibration support, and instructor-led training. Issuing bodies include major research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research), state law enforcement agencies (Illinois State Police), and county water resource departments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners). Equipment solicitations typically require sealed bids or competitive RFPs with detailed technical specifications, delivery and installation at multiple lab locations, operator training, and multi-year service and maintenance commitments.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the upper Midwest, with notable solicitations from University of Mississippi (FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System, sealed bid due June 18, 2026); Illinois State Police (comparison microscopes for eight forensic science laboratories statewide, IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686, sealed bid due June 18, 2026); Texas Tech University (research-grade microscope equipment and specialty R&D goods, RFP 2026-1190, proposals due April 30, 2026); University of Wisconsin-Madison (microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services, competitive bid 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB, due April 3, 2026); Texas A&M AgriLife Research (Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System, ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554, bid due February 5, 2026); and Hillsborough County Water Resources Department (Motic Trinocular Microscope Training, estimated $21,000, competitive quote ITQ2600183, due March 19, 2026). Contracts typically run three to ten years with fixed pricing, require general liability insurance in the $500,000 to $2 million range, and mandate delivery, installation, and training at customer facilities.