UNSPSC 41142119: Potassium permanganate titrants

In this classification, this entry connotes a titrant of Potassium permanganate used as a reagent in clinical chemistry testing.

UNSPSC 41142119 Potassium permanganate titrants is a Commodity code that in practice covers laboratory chemical reagents and certified reference materials used in forensic drug analysis, toxicology testing, and substance identification rather than potassium permanganate specifically. State and local forensic laboratories, health and human services agencies, and criminal justice departments are the primary buyers. The scope of work includes Direct ELISA testing kits for controlled-substance screening (cannabinoids, opiates, PCP, amphetamines, cocaine, benzodiazepines, oxycodone, and related compounds), certified drug reference standards with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and minimum 97% purity for method validation and evidentiary analysis, DNA screening and sizing kits for qualitative PCR applications, and phosphate-buffered saline solutions and related laboratory consumables. Issuing bodies include state forensic laboratories, state law enforcement and criminal justice departments, county forensic facilities, and state health and human services agencies operating laboratory divisions.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Florida based on recent solicitations. The Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab Division issued IFB 405-26R0008445A (posted July 9, 2026, response due July 23, 2026) for 12 line items of Direct ELISA testing kits across 10 substance categories with quantities ranging from 3 to 30 units per line item and one-year contract term. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (procuring on behalf of the Department of State Health Services) issued IFB HHS0016902v2 for QIAxcel and QIAamp DNA screening kits, with a response deadline of January 29, 2026 and historical fiscal-year 2025 spending of $25,050 to $30,000. Pinellas County, Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, issued ITQ 26-0305-ITQ (posted April 23, 2026, response due April 23, 2026) for 131 line items of certified drug reference standards funded through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Program with $49,034 budgeted for supplies procurement; the ITQ includes a preference for Certified Small Business Enterprises with priority consideration for submissions within the first five business days. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Purchasing Department issued solicitation IW248126 (posted and due April 15, 2026) incorporating a Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan requirement, though specific goods and budget details were not disclosed.