UNSPSC 41116148: Flow cytometry test kits or supplies

UNSPSC 41116148 Flow cytometry test kits or supplies is a Commodity code that encompasses preserved biological specimens, micromedia, live materials, chemicals with safety documentation, and general science laboratory supplies and equipment used in K-12 and higher education instructional settings. State and local governments procure these items primarily through school districts and educational institutions that support science curriculum delivery and research operations across multiple grade levels and laboratory programs. The code sees activity from independent school districts and university research centers that maintain standing demand for consumable science materials and specialized laboratory equipment.

Recent activity centers on school district procurement. The Cobb County School District in Georgia issued IFB B26128 in May 2026 for science specimens, chemicals, supplies, and equipment serving 112 school sites with an estimated annual expenditure of $175,000, with responses due June 16, 2026. The University of Southern Mississippi issued a sole-source procurement notice in April 2026 for a specialized Vaki aquaculture monitoring system at its Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, though that opportunity represents a narrow equipment acquisition rather than a representative example of the code's broader consumables activity. Klein Independent School District in Texas issued RFP 26-101 in April 2026 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources, including STEM enrichment materials and laboratory equipment, with proposals due June 5, 2026. Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas among the identified recent solicitations, with secondary activity in Mississippi. The Cobb County procurement explicitly extends pricing and terms to surrounding counties in the Metro-Atlanta area, suggesting regional cooperative expansion potential.