UNSPSC 41151501: Astm colorimetric standards

In this classification, this entry connotes a colorimetric standard that incorporates the ASTM Color Index.

UNSPSC 41151501 Astm colorimetric standards is a Commodity code used by state and local governments to classify optical testing equipment, precision measurement systems, laboratory instruments, and related technical services for quality assurance and research applications. The recent opportunities solicited under this code span a far broader scope than the code's title suggests: optical surface profilometry systems for precision optics education, airfield photometric testing equipment and services, drug discovery software platforms, three-phase electrical meter test boards, high-voltage capacitance measurement modules, spectrophotometers for water quality analysis, atmospheric hazard monitoring sensors, nanoindentation systems, transformer oil diagnostic laboratory services, and specialized test equipment repair and maintenance contracts. These are not colorimetric standards themselves but rather the measurement instruments, software systems, and professional services that state and local buyers use to test, validate, and maintain equipment against established standards.

Recent activity clusters around education and research institutions (Valencia College in Florida, Jackson State University in Mississippi, Texas State University, Texas A&M University System), municipal utilities and water authorities (Lee County Port Authority, City of Ocala, Kissimmee Utility Authority, City of Tampa, City of Phoenix, Lubbock Power & Light), and specialized state and county operations (Colorado State Patrol, Texas Department of State Health Services, Marion County Oregon, Collier County Florida). Valencia College posted a sole-source notice in October 2026 for a PGI Optics CORE Optical Surface Profilometer to support precision optics instruction; the City of Ocala Electric Utility issued an RFP in September 2026 for a Three-Phase Meter Test Board system with proposals due April 30, 2026; Lee County Port Authority requested an e-quote in October 2026 (updated from August 2026) for airfield photometric testing services at Southwest Florida International Airport, with testing to begin September 9, 2026 and a three-year contract term; Jackson State University posted notices for a five-year Schrodinger drug discovery software license estimated at $65,318.25; and the City of Phoenix issued an IFB in August 2026 for atmospheric monitoring instruments (hydrogen sulfide, methane, oxygen sensors) with offers due September 4, 2026 and a five-year contract term. Florida and Texas dominate recent posting activity, with additional opportunities in Colorado, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona. Most opportunities are sole-source or limited-competition procurements reflecting either specialized equipment compatibility requirements or incumbent vendor relationships.