UNSPSC 41113803: Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

UNSPSC 41113803 Electromagnetic geophysical instruments is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses laboratory and research equipment procurement rather than field geophysical surveying instruments. Texas Tech University's April 2026 RFP for Research and Development Goods & Services illustrates the actual scope: the solicitation targets suppliers of testing and measuring equipment, microscopes, centrifuges, chromatography systems, fume hoods, and related specialty R&D goods and services to support university research initiatives. State and local buyers under this code appear to be research institutions and universities seeking qualified equipment manufacturers and suppliers. The evaluation framework emphasizes demonstrated ability to fulfill research needs (50 percent weight), compliance with federal and state requirements (15 percent), proposer qualifications (15 percent), financial value (10 percent), and value-added options such as local representatives, discounts, e-commerce capabilities, and warranties (10 percent). Proposers must provide three professional client references, verify all necessary licenses, and comply with the issuing body's HUB program requirements; HUB Subcontracting Plans are required only if the contract term is anticipated to exceed $100,000. Contract pricing remains firm for twenty-four months post-execution, with potential increases capped at three percent annually thereafter, and initial terms run up to four years with options for four additional one-year renewals.

Texas Tech University is the identified issuing body in the recent opportunity record. The April 2026 RFP (solicitation 2026-1190) closed on April 30, 2026, with proposals due by 12:00 PM Central through the TechBid system and evaluation anticipated between April and July 2026. A solicitation conference was held April 22, 2026, and written questions deadline was April 24, 2026. No geographic concentration beyond Texas is apparent from the single recent opportunity; the code shows limited recent state and local procurement activity in the available record.