UNSPSC 41113040: Colony counter

An instrument used to count colonies of bacteria or other microorganisms growing on an agar plate.

UNSPSC 41113040 Colony counter (Commodity) encompasses laboratory testing equipment and specialized consumables used in clinical and public-health diagnostics, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus primarily on hemoglobin analysis systems, proficiency testing samples, and ion-exchange chromatography supplies rather than traditional microbial colony counters. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include state health departments and agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services), university research and clinical laboratories (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and subordinate clinical facilities such as regional laboratory centers. The work being solicited ranges from specialized analytical instrumentation—such as hemoglobin binding protein analyzers equipped with automated sample loaders—to consumable supplies supporting high-performance liquid chromatography and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for blood lead and hemoglobin screening applications, as well as custom-manufactured proficiency testing samples used for quality assurance in hematology and chemistry testing procedures.

Recent solicitation activity clusters in Texas and Wisconsin. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted two open competitive IFBs in the first quarter of 2026: HHS0017071 for PerkinElmer ICP-MS consumables and supplies (posted March 19, 2026, with a bid deadline of March 5, 2026 and anticipated contract start March 6, 2026), and HHS0017310 for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System with Rack Loader to replace equipment at the South Texas Lab in Harlingen (posted May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026 and anticipated award May 19, 2026). The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued RFB 2026-UWMSN-01287-RFB for custom-made Hematology/Whole Blood Chemistry Proficiency Testing Samples (posted April 3, 2026, with a deadline of May 5, 2026). These solicitations carry no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Texas encourages HUB subcontracting plans on a voluntary basis. Historical spending guidance provided by Texas agencies for similar goods ranges from $20,000 to $80,000 annually, contingent on appropriations and fund availability.