UNSPSC 41113800: Geophysical and geotechnical instruments

UNSPSC 41113800 Geophysical and geotechnical instruments is a Class code that in practice encompasses laboratory and research equipment procurement by higher-education institutions, including microscopes, testing and measuring instruments, centrifuges, chromatography systems, and fume hoods needed to support university research operations. The code draws solicitations from state universities and research-focused academic institutions seeking to stock and refresh laboratory facilities. Rather than narrowly geophysical or geotechnical work, the recent activity reflects broad research-instrumentation sourcing under this taxonomy classification.

Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 on May 4, 2026, soliciting research and development goods and services through a best-value procurement under Texas Education Code Section 51.9335. The university required proposers to demonstrate measurable benefits such as local representation, pricing discounts, e-commerce capabilities, or extended warranties, and mandated compliance with the HUB program; an HUB Subcontracting Plan was required only if the resulting contract exceeded $100,000 over its term. TTU named a Solicitation Conference for April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central (recommended but not mandatory), a written questions deadline of April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central, and an online proposal submission deadline of April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central through the TechBid system. Evaluation weighted Demonstrated Ability to Fulfill TTU Needs at 50 percent, Compliance with Federal and State Requirements at 15 percent, Proposer Qualifications at 15 percent, Financial Value at 10 percent, and Value-Added Options at 10 percent. Contract pricing remained firm for twenty-four months, with an initial four-year term and options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. No specific budget or award value was disclosed.