UNSPSC 41116145: Virology quality controls or calibrators or standards

UNSPSC 41116145 Virology quality controls or calibrators or standards (Commodity) encompasses testing kits, reagents, and consumables used by state and local health and forensic agencies for molecular and diagnostic testing. State and local procurement under this code includes NGS (next-generation sequencing) reagents and consumables for forensic DNA analysis, molecular diagnostic kits and reagents for infectious disease testing (COVID-19, influenza, Strep A, C. difficile), and general laboratory quality control materials. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments, county health care services divisions, and forensic science agencies. The work spans both high-volume contracted supply arrangements and event-driven procurement tied to public health response needs.

Recent activity spans Texas and the District of Columbia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services posted IFB HHS0017727 in July 2026 for GeneXpert reagents and testing kits (due August 18, 2026), with historical spending in the $500,000 to $700,000 range for fiscal year 2026 and a contract term running September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an optional one-year extension. Collin County Health Care Services in Texas issued IFB 2025-166 in August 2026 for comprehensive laboratory services including routine and specialized diagnostic testing (due October 2, 2025), with an estimated annual contract value of approximately $70,000 and a one-year initial term with three optional renewals. The District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences solicited NGS consumables and reagents (solicitation RK332307, posted September 22, 2026, due September 28, 2026). Vendors should note that the Texas procurement carries a HUB Subcontracting Plan encouragement and that F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight prepaid is required; historically underutilized business participation is welcomed.