UNSPSC 41151500: Clinical laboratory colorimetric standards

In this classification, these entries connote the reagents used in association with clinical colorimteric laboratory procedures.

UNSPSC 41151500 Clinical laboratory colorimetric standards is a Class code spanning precision measurement and testing equipment used by state and local agencies to calibrate, verify, and operate laboratory instrumentation across water quality, wastewater treatment, electrical metering, and scientific research functions. State and local procurement under this code centers on specialized analytical instruments—colorimeters, spectrophotometers, photometric test systems, and associated calibration standards—rather than consumable chemical standards alone. Recent opportunities show colleges, universities, utilities, and health agencies acquiring high-precision optical and electrical testing platforms, often as sole-source or limited-competition procurements due to vendor exclusivity, equipment integration requirements with existing laboratory systems, or specialized functional fit. Issuing bodies span community colleges (Valencia College), state universities (Jackson State University, Texas State University, Texas A&M University System), municipal utilities (City of Ocala Electric Utility, Kissimmee Utility Authority, City of Tampa Water Services, City of Phoenix Water Services, Lubbock Power & Light), county water authorities (Lee County Port Authority), state health departments (Texas Department of State Health Services, City of Tampa Solid Waste & Environmental Program), and county health systems (Marion County, Oregon). Repeat procurers include university systems acquiring research software platforms and municipal water and wastewater facilities seeking photometric testing services and equipment maintenance.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (Valencia College, Lee County Port Authority, City of Ocala, City of Tampa, Kissimmee, Collier County), Texas (Texas A&M, Texas State, Texas HHSC, Lubbock Power & Light), and Oregon (Jackson State University, Marion County), with additional activity in Arizona (City of Phoenix) and Colorado (Colorado State Patrol). Representative recent opportunities include Lee County Port Authority's RFQ (2026115BW, due October 29, 2026) for airfield photometric testing at Southwest Florida International Airport—three-year contract for comprehensive runway and taxiway lighting system measurement and constant current regulator testing under FAA guidance; City of Ocala Electric Utility's RFP (RFPELE260570, due April 30, 2026) for a fully integrated Three-Phase Meter Test Board system with 0.04% accuracy, software, training, and implementation services on a best-value basis; and Texas HHSC's IFB (HHS0017421, due July 6, 2026 and reposted August 26, 2026) for annual repair and maintenance of laboratory sterilization and washing equipment at the South Texas Laboratory with firm-fixed pricing and OEM certification requirements. Sole-source and single-source procurements dominate the recent pipeline, reflecting vendor lock-in tied to equipment compatibility, proprietary software ecosystems (Schrodinger drug discovery suite at Jackson State, estimated $65,318.25 over five years), and exclusive service authorizations (Teledyne Instruments for Tekmar Fusion TOC analyzer parts and repair, $25,000 estimated value).