UNSPSC 41121806: Laboratory vials

UNSPSC 41121806 Laboratory vials (Commodity) covers specialized containment and processing vessels used in validated laboratory workflows, including manufacturer-specific consumable supplies required for instrument-based analytical and sample-preparation processes. State and local governments procure these items primarily for health department laboratories, environmental testing facilities, university research centers, and clinical diagnostic operations where material compatibility, sterility certification, and traceability to validated protocols are non-negotiable. The issuing bodies under this code span state health and environmental agencies, university systems, and independent laboratories operating under regulatory mandate. Procurement typically occurs through sole-source or limited-competition channels when the consumables are tied to proprietary analytical equipment already in use or when switching costs and re-validation requirements are prohibitive.

Oregon State Procurement Office posted a Special Procurement Notice on June 9, 2026 (protest period closing June 16, 2026) for direct purchase of Revvity Janus consumable supplies from the manufacturer under sole-source authority, citing the requirement that these consumables support validated laboratory processes and unavailability through statewide price agreements. The notice indicates that Revvity does not participate in competitive state purchasing platforms and will sell only under standard manufacturer terms. Recent activity under this code shows concentration in state laboratory operations; geographic data from the source identifies Oregon as the primary jurisdiction with documented activity, though the narrow posting base suggests this code may see limited overall volume in state and local procurement markets relative to broader laboratory supply categories.