UNSPSC 41115713: Thin layer chromatography tanks

UNSPSC 41115713 Thin layer chromatography tanks is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect a significant mismatch: the solicitations actually being conducted involve liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems, laboratory testing services for water and wastewater analysis, and specialized chromatography consumables for PFAS and dioxane detection—none of which are thin layer chromatography tanks. The work being procured centers on complete analytical laboratory systems and related consumables and services rather than the specific thin-layer equipment the code nominates. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county sheriff offices conducting forensic science procurement, municipal water and wastewater utilities, and municipal water quality departments. Brazoria County, Texas appears twice in the recent record, both solicitations for the same liquid chromatograph-triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system for crime lab use.

Recent opportunities show activity in Texas and Florida, with one Arizona procurement. Brazoria County, Texas issued RFP #26-48 in April and May 2026 for a complete LC-QQQ system with delivery, installation, training, and integration for the Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory, with a proposal due date of May 12, 2026, an estimated budget of $300 million funded through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program, and evaluation criteria emphasizing technical compliance (25 points), price (20 points), experience and qualifications (15 points), training (20 points), warranty and service support (10 points), and delivery timeline (10 points). The City of Palm Bay, Florida issued ITB 19-ITB-26 for laboratory testing services across water, wastewater, and industrial pretreatment programs, with a March 2026 deadline; three bids were received ranging from $80,872 to $107,946. The City of Tucson, Arizona issued IFB 240045 for Waters Technologies consumables (polypropylene vials, cartridges, and accessories) for PFAS and dioxane analysis in October 2023. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope.