UNSPSC 41115418: Spectrophotometer accessories

Accessories adding speed and a better sample identification to an autosampler

UNSPSC 41115418 Spectrophotometer accessories, a Commodity code, captures analytical laboratory equipment and support systems that state and local governments procure for forensic, environmental, public health, and research applications. Recent state and local solicitations show governments buying mass spectrometers (GC-MS, LC-QQQ, GC/MS/MS systems), Raman spectrometry analyzers, ELISA instruments, ion flow tube mass spectrometry systems, and related accessories including autosamplers, column ovens, ionization hardware, calibration libraries, software suites, and warranty or maintenance service contracts bundled with instrument delivery. The issuing bodies span state departments (Illinois Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Nevada Department of Administration), county governments (Brazoria County, Texas), cities (Austin, Texas), universities (University of Mississippi, Lamar University, Texas State University), and special-purpose health agencies (Santa Clara County Public Health Lab). Universities appear as repeat buyers, with the University of Mississippi posting multiple sealed bid solicitations for mass spectrometry systems within the past six months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the Southeast, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Brazoria County, the University of Mississippi, and Lamar University all posting solicitations between February and July 2026. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (sole-source award to Agilent Technologies for a $300,000 GC/MS/MS, July 2026) and the Illinois State Police (ELISA systems procurement, March 2026) represent state-level activity in the Midwest. The City of Austin's IFB for three handheld Raman spectrometers (due August 4, 2026) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's RFB for Syft Tracer ion flow tube mass spectrometry systems (due April 15, 2026) illustrate the range of technologies and price points. The University of Mississippi's sealed bid for two mass spectrometry systems (due March 5, 2026) and Brazoria County's RFP for a Liquid Chromatograph-Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer with installation and training (estimated $300,000, due May 12, 2026) represent higher-value, comprehensive procurements bundling equipment, installation, operational qualification, and on-site staff training. Nevada's commodity procurement of a mass spectrometer (June 9, 2026) and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's emergency purchase solicitation (April 15, 2026) round out the geographic and agency spread.