UNSPSC 41171623: Microbiological specimen collection and transport device

In this classification, a Microbiological specimen collection and transport device connotes a device used as a specimen collecting chamber intended for medical purposes to preserve the viability or integrity of microorganisms in specimens during storage of specimens after their collection and during their transport from the collecting area to the laboratory. US FDA regulates Microbiological specimen collection and transport device under 21 CFR 866.2900 and under FDA product code LIO.

UNSPSC 41171623 Microbiological specimen collection and transport device is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, encompasses indoor air quality testing services including asbestos surveys, mold assessment, air sampling, and laboratory analysis of environmental specimens. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and educational facilities seeking comprehensive indoor air quality investigations and mitigation services, often tied to facility safety compliance and environmental health standards. The scope includes specimen collection in the field, transport protocols, and microbiological or chemical analysis performed in certified in-house or accredited laboratories, with turnaround times ranging from same-day to five business days depending on the analyte and testing complexity. Contractors must typically hold specialized environmental certifications—such as licensed asbestos assessor, mold assessor, and environmental laboratory certifications—and maintain laboratory capacity staffed with microbiologists and environmental analysts capable of rapid turnaround analysis.

Pinellas County School District in Florida is the identified recent buyer, soliciting these services under ITB 26-CD-039 with a response deadline of November 6, 2026, and an estimated contract value of approximately $100,000 covering asbestos and mold testing, air sampling, and laboratory analysis over a one-year term commencing December 16, 2026. The ITB requires mandatory pre-bid attendance on October 28, 2026, at the Walter Pownall Service Center in Largo, Florida, and mandates that the prime contractor operate an in-house certified laboratory within 25 miles of that location, maintain Florida licensing and AIHA/NVLAP laboratory certifications, and perform all work with the contractor's own employees—subcontracting is prohibited. Recent activity under this code centers on Florida school districts; the source does not support naming activity in other states or jurisdictions.