UNSPSC 41116156: Virology reagents or solutions or stains

All reagents, solutions or stains utilized for cell virology detection and identification procedures

UNSPSC 41116156 Virology reagents or solutions or stains (Commodity) covers diagnostic testing consumables and molecular reagents that state and local health agencies and forensic laboratories procure for specimen analysis and pathogen detection. Recent state and local solicitations show procurement officers buying NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) consumables, GeneXpert molecular reagents and testing kits for infectious disease panels, and laboratory consumables for high-volume medical specimen processing. Issuing bodies include state health departments, county health systems, municipal forensic laboratories, and regional clinical laboratory networks. The work spans laboratory operations managed by public health agencies, forensic science divisions, and county health care services providing diagnostic and screening capabilities.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and the District of Columbia, with recent opportunities posted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (IFB HHS0017727 for GeneXpert reagents and kits, responses due August 18, 2026, estimated spend $500,000–$700,000 annually), Collin County Health Care Services (IFB 2025-166 for comprehensive laboratory services including virology and infectious disease testing, approximately $70,000 annually, due October 2, 2025), and the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences (RFP DOC848245 for NGS MDU consumables and reagents, due September 28, 2026). Procurement vehicles include competitive bidding (IFB) with F.O.B. Destination pricing and designated delivery windows, one-year initial terms with optional renewals, and acceptance of HUB subcontracting plans where applicable. No set-aside restrictions or incumbent vendors are identified in the available records.