UNSPSC 41111770: Microscope pointer

A pointer within the eyepiece of the microscope that allows the viewer to reference a particular part of a specimen being observed and which can be moved by rotating the eyepiece

UNSPSC 41111770 Microscope pointer, a Commodity code, shows limited recent state and local activity aligned to its nominal scope. The recent opportunities do not reflect procurement of microscope pointers specifically but rather advanced microscopy systems (FTIR micro-sampling imaging systems, comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, research-grade optical microscopes, and trinocular training microscopes) and associated maintenance or training services. The code's name does not match the work actually being bought in these solicitations, which centers on complete instrument procurement and related professional services rather than pointer accessories or consumables.

State and local universities and specialized agencies dominate recent issuance: the University of Mississippi, Illinois State Police (Department of Financial and Professional Regulation), Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Hillsborough County (Florida) Board of County Commissioners. Representatives from the most recent solicitations include the Illinois State Police IFB for comparison microscopes (due June 18, 2026), the University of Mississippi sealed bid for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling system (due June 18, 2026), Texas Tech's RFP for research and development laboratory equipment including microscope systems (due April 30, 2026), University of Wisconsin-Madison's competitive bid for microscopes and maintenance (due March 26, 2026), and Hillsborough County's competitive quote for Motic trinocular microscope training services at an estimated value of $21,000.00 (due March 19, 2026). Activity spans the upper Midwest, Texas, the Southeast, and the Northeast, with universities as the primary buyers. This code shows little relevant recent procurement activity specific to microscope pointers as a distinct product line.