UNSPSC 41141506: Bromide standards

In this classification, this entry connotes a standardized formulation of Bromide used to conduct Anion tests.

UNSPSC 41141506 Bromide standards is a Commodity code tracking procurement of certified reference materials and analytical reagents for forensic, toxicological, and public health laboratory testing. State and local governments buy drug standards, immunoassay reagent kits, and DNA screening kits under this code to validate analytical methods and analyze evidentiary or clinical samples. The buying entities include state forensic laboratories (Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), county forensic and public health laboratories (Pinellas County, Florida), state environmental and health departments (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation), and state correctional agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). These buyers procure through competitive IFBs and ITQs as well as sole-source awards when manufacturers hold exclusive distribution rights.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The Texas Department of Public Safety posted IFB 405-26R0008445A on July 9, 2026, requesting Direct ELISA testing kits for substance analysis (cannabinoids, opiates, PCP, amphetamines, and related compounds) plus phosphate-buffered saline solution, with electronic bids due July 23, 2026. Pinellas County, Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, issued Invitation to Quote #26-0305-ITQ on April 23, 2026, for 131 line items of certified drug standards with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, funded through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Program ($49,034.00 of a $72,126.85 federal award designated for equipment and supplies). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission conducted competitive IFB HHS0016902v2 for QIAxcel and QIAamp DNA screening kits, with a response deadline of January 29, 2026, and a historical annual spend range of $25,050.00 to $30,000.00. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation established a sole-source joint purchase master contract for RAMP System mosquito testing equipment through ADAPCO, LLC, with a notice of intent to award posted May 4, 2026. Pinellas County applies a five percent price preference to Certified Small Business Enterprises on informal quote solicitations, and Texas TDCJ requires Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plans.