UNSPSC 41115704: Ion chromatographs

UNSPSC 41115704 Ion chromatographs (Commodity) covers liquid chromatography systems and related analytical instrumentation procured by state and local governments for laboratory, research, and educational applications. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring standalone LC/MS (liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry) systems and dedicated chromatography equipment for crime labs, university research programs, and educational biotechnology curricula. The issuing bodies span higher-education institutions (university systems and technical colleges), county governments, and state-affiliated research organizations. Work under this code involves equipment specification, vendor qualification, delivery, and installation; sole-source and competitive procurements both appear in recent activity.

Texas, Georgia, and Florida dominate recent solicitation activity under the code. Representative opportunities include Brazoria County, Texas soliciting an LC-QQQ (liquid chromatograph–triple quadrupole mass spectrometer) system for the Sheriff's Office Crime Lab through RFP #26-48 with a response date of May 12, 2026; Texas A&M AgriLife Administrative Services Procurement Office soliciting LC/MS hardware through ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6604 with bids due September 1, 2026; the Technical College System of Georgia (on behalf of Athens Technical College) issuing a sole-brand eRFQ for an AKTAgo Liquid Chromatography System with quotes due April 29, 2026; and Pasco County, Florida soliciting an as-needed supply arrangement for copper sulfate (posted June 3, 2026, proposals due June 26, 2026). Submissions are processed through county and institutional electronic bidding platforms, with pre-bid or pre-proposal webinars and Q&A cycles preceding response deadlines.