UNSPSC 41122606: Microscope slide dispensers

UNSPSC 41122606 Microscope slide dispensers is a Commodity code that captures state and local government purchases of laboratory microscopy equipment and related services, though recent solicitations show the code encompasses broader microscopy procurement beyond slide dispensers alone. State and local buyers under this code include research universities, public health agencies, and county water resource departments. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has posted multiple bids for microscopes and accessories as well as capital equipment acquisitions; Hillsborough County is procuring microscope training services; and Santa Clara County has solicited lab information management systems that integrate with laboratory operations. The scope of work spans equipment purchases (atomic force microscopes, trinocular microscopes, general microscopy equipment and accessories), training and professional services (on-site operator training structured in multi-day sessions with continuing education certification), and integrated laboratory management solutions that support microscopy workflows.

Recent activity concentrates in Wisconsin and Florida, with additional activity in California. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a Request for Bids for an atomic force microscope (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01290-RFB, due March 27, 2026) and a separate RFB for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB, due April 3, 2026). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited competitive quotes for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services valued at $21,000.00 (ITQ2600183, due March 19, 2026), requiring two four-day on-site training sessions at the Brandon Support Operation Center in Tampa with DEP approval and CEU certification for 30 participants. Santa Clara County issued a Request for Information for a Public Health Lab Information Management Solution Replacement (RFITSSFY260686, due April 22, 2026) seeking a modern, scalable LIMS to support the full range of public health laboratory workflows.