UNSPSC 41161503: Chromosome culture kit

In this classification, a chromosome culture kit is a device containing the necessary ingredients (e.g., Minimum Essential Media (MEM) of McCoy's 5A culture media, phytohemagglutinin, fetal calf serum, antibiotics, and heparin) used to culture tissues for diagnosis of congenital chromosome abnormalities. US FDA regulates Chromosome culture kit under 21 CFR 864.2260 and under FDA product code KIQ.

UNSPSC 41161503 Chromosome culture kit is a Commodity code that in practice captures medical and first aid supplies for emergency response and rescue operations — a significant divergence from the code's nominal scope. The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department posted the only recent state and local opportunity under this code, a sealed-bid procurement (IFB 26P00145) for 169 line items of medical and emergency supplies intended for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, including respiratory equipment, cardiac monitoring electrodes, endotracheal tubes, gloves, airway devices, bandaging materials, oxygen delivery systems, and various medical consumables with quantities ranging from 2 units for specialty items to over 30,000 units for high-use supplies. The estimated contract value is $700,000.00, with a one-year base period and two one-year renewal options. Materials must be delivered within five working days of purchase order receipt, and all medications must carry expiration dates of at least nine months from the date of City acceptance. This procurement is sheltered exclusively for certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) in the Tampa Bay and central Florida region, with a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000 for qualifying bidders.

The code shows minimal recent activity and appears poorly aligned with its nominal taxonomy classification. The single opportunity originated in Florida, specifically from the City of Tampa's fire rescue division. The bid deadline was March 13, 2026 (already passed). Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, potentially by division or aggregate total. All bids must include OSHA Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets and ADA and Section 508 accessibility conformance documentation. Awarded contractors are required to use the DMI-30 Form payment tracking document with invoicing whenever subcontracting work is rendered in compliance with City of Tampa Ordinance 2008-89.