UNSPSC 41115711: Liquid chromatography LC columns

UNSPSC 41115711 Liquid chromatography LC columns is a Commodity code covering specialized laboratory consumables and analytical instrumentation components used in forensic, toxicological, and genetic analysis by state and local law enforcement, environmental, and public health laboratories. Recent state and local opportunities solicited under this code include both consumable supply agreements and capital equipment acquisitions—DNA sequencing kits, buffer solutions, detection standards, and specialized cartridges for genetic and drug-screening analyzers, as well as complete liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems for crime lab toxicology work. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include state procurement divisions managing statewide supply contracts and county sheriff's offices acquiring specialized analytical equipment for forensic investigation.

Activity in this Commodity concentrates in Texas, where the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted IFB 304T-27-175A11 on September 23, 2026, soliciting proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies due October 20, 2026, specifying DNA analyzers, forensic reagents, and drug-screening consumables from Life Technologies Corp., Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation, and ANDE Corporation for statewide delivery to the Texas Department of Public Safety and Parks and Wildlife under a four-year term with renewal options; concurrently, Brazoria County, Texas issued RFP #26-48 posted May 12, 2026, for acquisition of a liquid chromatograph-triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system for the Sheriff's Office Crime Lab through electronic bidding on the county's Bonfire platform, with contact directed to the Purchasing Department at (979) 864-1825 or to Purchasing Director Susan Serrano for detailed specifications and evaluation criteria.