UNSPSC 41141529: Silica standards

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

UNSPSC 41141529 Silica standards (Commodity) covers certified reference materials and reagent kits used in forensic drug analysis, immunoassay testing, and laboratory method validation—work that state and local governments procure for crime labs, toxicology units, and public-health forensic operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring Direct ELISA immunalysis reagent kits for drug screening, certified drug reference standards for evidentiary analysis, and DNA screening kits for laboratory validation and qualitative testing. The issuing bodies are state criminal justice and health agencies (Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement) in partnership with county forensic laboratories (Pinellas County, Florida), each performing forensic analysis or laboratory screening at scale.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with the most recent opportunities spanning April through July 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued IFB 405-26R0008445A (due July 23, 2026) seeking Direct ELISA testing kits for 12 cannabinoid, opioid, and controlled-substance analytes in quantities of 3 to 30 units per line item, for delivery to its Crime Lab Division in Austin. Pinellas County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, issued Invitation to Quote 26-0305-ITQ (due April 23, 2026) for 131 line items of certified drug reference standards meeting ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with purity exceeding 97%, funded through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Program at $72,126.85 total ($49,034.00 for equipment and supplies). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured QIAxcel and QIAamp DNA screening kits through IFB HHS0016902v2 (due January 29, 2026) for the Department of State Health Services laboratory at Austin, with historical spending guidance of $25,050.00 to $30,000.00 annually. Pinellas County applies SBE preference with priority consideration for small-business quotes submitted within the first five business days.