UNSPSC 42261500: Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in Pathology dissection based medical procedures.

UNSPSC 42261500 Pathology dissection instruments and supplies is a Class code under which state and local governments procure forensic and crime scene investigation supplies, evidence collection materials, and related equipment for law enforcement and coroner operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing DNA and evidence collection items (sterile cotton swabs, GSR collection kits, evidence tubes), fingerprint collection supplies, sharps containers, evidence bags, nitrile gloves, chemicals for forensic analysis, and forensic equipment for crime scene response units. The issuing bodies span county sheriff's offices, city police departments, university research and public health operations, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions and public entities.

Activity under the code concentrates in Texas and Minnesota, with recent solicitations from Harris County and the City of Dallas, Texas; the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing organization. Harris County Sheriff's Office issued an ITB for Crime Scene Supplies and Related Items (due June 8, 2026) seeking a one-year contract with multiple vendors to supply forensic and evidence collection items on an as-needed basis, including DNA swabs, GSR kits, sharps containers, fingerprint supplies, evidence bags, and chemicals, with requirements for local account management and bi-monthly vendor meetings. The City of Dallas Police Department Crime Scene Response unit issued an IFB for forensic equipment (due June 26, 2026) requiring new, unopened products delivered FOB to the department's facility at 1400 Botham Jean Boulevard. The University of Wisconsin-Madison posted an RFB for Implied Consent Blood Draw Kits (due August 3, 2026), and Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) as a cooperative purchasing vehicle for multiple participating entities across Washington state and beyond.