UNSPSC 41122605: Microscope immersion oil

UNSPSC 41122605 Microscope immersion oil is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers microscope upgrades, accessories, and related optical equipment supporting research and laboratory functions—though the code name itself does not reflect the full scope of solicitation activity. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers acquiring confocal microscope system upgrades, fluorescence lifetime imaging capabilities, and microscope-related accessories through both direct purchases and cooperative purchasing vehicles. The mix of issuing bodies spans research universities and state purchasing coalitions; the University of Mississippi and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (operating the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network) are the issuing bodies visible in recent activity.

The geographic spread of recent activity centers on the South and Southwest. The University of Mississippi posted a sole-source notice on September 13, 2026 for approximately $49,000 in TCS SP8 FALCON upgrades to an existing Leica SP8 Confocal microscope (response deadline September 28, 2026), while the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts solicited microscopes and accessories through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network on August 5, 2026 (proposal due September 1, 2026) as an indefinite-quantity, requirements-type cooperative agreement with firm fixed-price unit costs available to multiple Texas state and local agencies. The Texas vehicle structure allows participating entities independent purchasing authority under pre-negotiated pricing, consolidating volume purchases across the state education and laboratory procurement base.