UNSPSC 41151514: Matching fluid h colorimetric preparation

In this classification, this entry connotes a standardized preparation made of Matching fluid h, used in a colorimetric Clinical laboratory test.

UNSPSC 41151514 Matching fluid h colorimetric preparation is a Commodity code that shows limited recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code name suggests laboratory reagents for colorimetric analysis, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not match that description. Instead, the records reflect a diverse range of precision testing equipment, laboratory information systems, and service agreements—optical profilometers, airfield photometric testing, software licenses, meter test boards, high-voltage capacitance modules, and spectrophotometers. None of these are matching fluids or colorimetric preparation reagents. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or a divergence between the code's intended use and actual procurement tagging practices in state and local systems.

Recent opportunities span Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Oregon and include sole-source notices at Valencia College (optical profilometer for precision optics instruction), Jackson State University (drug discovery software license at $65,318.25 over five years), the City of Ocala Electric Utility (three-phase meter test board via RFP with scoring for qualifications, technical compliance, and price), Lee County Port Authority (airfield photometric testing at Southwest Florida International Airport via RFQ with a three-year term effective September 9, 2026), Kissimmee Utility Authority (OMICRON high-voltage test module under IFB with bids due September 22, 2026), the City of Tampa Water Quality Laboratory (Tekmar TOC Analyzer parts and repair at $25,000 over 12 months from Teledyne Instruments), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (laboratory equipment repair and maintenance at $25,050 to $40,000 annually), and the City of Phoenix Water Services (atmospheric monitoring instruments for hazardous gas detection under IFB with a five-year term and DBE-N participation requirements). Given the consistent mismatch between the code's name and actual procurements, firms should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities tagged under this code.