UNSPSC 41112601: Manual swab test kits

UNSPSC 41112601 Manual swab test kits is a Commodity code that encompasses drug and forensic specimen collection and laboratory testing services. State and local governments procure under this code for offender drug screening, sexual assault forensic examination, and employee drug testing programs. The work includes specimen collection kit provision, immunoassay screening with confirmatory testing (LC/MS/MS, GC/MS, or equivalent), electronic result reporting, and related staffing and logistics. Issuing bodies include county criminal-justice and community-supervision departments, state departments of criminal justice and public safety, hospital systems, and special-purpose fire protection districts. The category spans specimen collection alone through full-service testing and Medical Review Officer support, with vendors required to maintain SAMHSA, state forensic laboratory, or CLIA certification depending on the test type and jurisdiction.

Recent opportunities show activity across Texas, Colorado, Georgia, and California. Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department issued RFP 2026-327 on July 9, 2026 (due July 23, 2026) for offender specimen collection and drug testing services—two collection sites operating weekdays plus five Saturdays annually, approximately 25,031 five- and six-panel tests annually, estimated contract value $600,000 over two years with three optional one-year renewals. The Colorado Department of Public Safety issued a Documented Quote (REAA 2026-0495) on May 25, 2026 (due June 3, 2026) for victim and suspect sex assault kits covering FY27–FY31 on behalf of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, with a 3% price preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business respondents. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited forensic analysis services for urine and feces stain identification (RFP 696-IG-26-P034, posted April 13, 2026, due May 13, 2026), requiring ANSI-ASQ or A2LA accreditation and per-test pricing with 180-day delivery and expert witness testimony capability. Harris County Hospital District issued RFO #AB02182026 on February 28, 2026 (due March 20, 2026) for employee drug and disease testing covering pre-employment, random, and for-cause testing with 12-panel urine and serology screens, CLIA certification required, estimated annual budget approximately $100,000, with a 12% MWBE participation goal and Texas HUB preference.