UNSPSC 41171622: Automated zone reader

In this classification, a Automated zone reader connotes a mechanical device intended for medical purposes to measure zone diameters of microbial growth inhibition (or exhibition), such as those observed on the surface of certain culture media used in disc-agar diffusion antimicrobial susceptibility tests. The device aids in decision-making respecting the treatment of disease US FDA regulates Automated zone reader under 21 CFR 866.2850 and under FDA product code KZK.

UNSPSC 41171622 Automated zone reader (Commodity) covers indoor air quality testing and laboratory analysis services that state and local governments, particularly school districts, procure to assess and mitigate environmental hazards in occupied facilities. The scope of work includes asbestos surveys, mold testing, air sampling, laboratory analysis, and mitigation reporting—services that require specialized licensing, on-site investigation capability, and rapid turnaround analysis. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts and, based on available opportunities, likely county and municipal facilities management offices seeking compliance with indoor environmental quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Pinellas County School District, Florida, posted ITB #26-CD-039 on October 9, 2026, for Indoor Air Quality Services with a response deadline of November 6, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 28, 2026. The contract covers investigation and mitigation services with pricing structured across four scenarios—asbestos surveys, demolition surveys, air sampling, and laboratory-only services—with analysis turnaround times from immediate to five days. The estimated contract value is approximately $100,000 with a base term running December 16, 2026, through December 15, 2027, plus mutual renewal options. Bidders must hold Florida licensing in asbestos assessment and mold evaluation, AIHA and NVLAP certifications, maintain an in-house laboratory within 25 miles of the service center, and prohibit subcontracting. This represents the primary recent activity visible under the code; geographic concentration is limited to Florida based on current opportunities.