UNSPSC 41113805: Induced polarization IP geophysical instruments

UNSPSC 41113805 Induced polarization IP geophysical instruments is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers laboratory and research equipment broadly, rather than geophysical instruments specifically. Texas Tech University issued RFP 2026-1190 in May 2026 seeking laboratory equipment, microscope systems, centrifuges, chromatography systems, fume hoods, and specialty research and development goods and services to support university research initiatives. The scope reflects what TTU's procurement office tagged under this code: a direct procurement for testing, measuring, and analytical equipment from manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing equipment and related services to academic research programs. Evaluation will emphasize demonstrated ability to fulfill the university's needs (50 percent weight), with secondary consideration for compliance with federal and state requirements, proposer qualifications, financial value, and value-added options such as local representation, discounts, e-commerce capabilities, or warranties. Proposers must carry specified insurance, comply with Texas HUB program requirements, and meet comprehensive IT and cybersecurity standards including NIST 800-53 controls, WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility, and TX-RAMP compliance.

The single recent opportunity under this code originates from Texas higher education. TTU's RFP, posted May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026 (indicating an accelerated solicitation cycle), represents the only recent state or local contracting activity the source identifies under this Commodity code. The university conducted a Solicitation Conference on April 22, 2026, with a written questions deadline of April 24, 2026, and anticipated evaluation between April and July 2026. Contract pricing remains firm for twenty-four months following execution, with potential annual increases capped at three percent thereafter, and an initial four-year term with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The procurement does not restrict bidding to disadvantaged enterprises but requires HUB compliance and an HUB Subcontracting Plan if the resulting contract exceeds $100,000 over its term. No specific award value or budget range appears in the solicitation.