UNSPSC 41113806: Magnetometer geophysical instruments

UNSPSC 41113806 Magnetometer geophysical instruments is a Commodity code that state and local governments are soliciting under highly generalized research, development, and entry screening headings rather than for magnetometer equipment specifically. Recent opportunities tagged to this code do not reflect direct procurement of magnetometers or magnetometer-grade geophysical instruments; instead, Cook County, Illinois posted a general entry screening equipment solicitation (RFP 2612-05121, due July 8, 2026), and Texas Tech University issued an RFP for broad research and development goods and services including laboratory equipment, microscopy, chromatography systems, and testing apparatus (RFP 2026-1190, due April 30, 2026). The issuing bodies span county government and higher-education procurement offices. The code shows little decision-relevant activity aligned to its stated scope.

Recent activity is concentrated in Illinois and Texas. Texas Tech University's R&D procurement represents the more substantive opportunity, structured as a best-value RFP with weighted evaluation criteria emphasizing demonstrated ability to fulfill TTU needs (50 percent), compliance with federal and state requirements (15 percent), proposer qualifications (15 percent), financial value (10 percent), and value-added options (10 percent). TTU requires HUB program compliance and an HUB Subcontracting Plan for contracts anticipated to exceed $100,000 over the term; all proposers must carry specified commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance with TTU named as additional insured, and must comply with comprehensive IT and cybersecurity standards including NIST 800-53 controls, WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility, and 99.99% system uptime. The Cook County opportunity provides minimal scope detail beyond the entry screening equipment category. Neither solicitation explicitly targets magnetometer instruments, suggesting the code's application here may be misaligned with actual procurement intent.