UNSPSC 42261507: Postmortem threads

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as thred for postmortem procedures in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 502521.

UNSPSC 42261507 Postmortem threads is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure forensic and crime scene investigation supplies, including DNA and evidence collection materials, fingerprint collection supplies, evidence containers and labeling systems, sharps and biohazard disposal items, and related investigative equipment and consumables. The recent solicitation activity reflects procurement by law enforcement agencies, medical examiners' offices, and public health institutions seeking to establish supply contracts or equipment purchases for forensic operations. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, state university systems, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple public entities across state lines. Harris County, Texas and the City of Dallas Police Department represent direct agency buyers, while Sourcewell (a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative) functions as a contracting intermediary on behalf of participating entities in multiple states.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Harris County Sheriff's Office solicited an ITB for Crime Scene Supplies and Related Items (ITB 250415, due June 8, 2026) establishing a multi-vendor pool for forensic and evidence collection supplies including DNA swabs, GSR collection kits, fingerprint materials, and chemicals on an as-needed basis with a one-year initial term and four optional renewals. The City of Dallas Police Department Crime Scene Response unit issued an IFB for Forensic Equipment (IFSDPDB2600026, due June 26, 2026) with delivery to its facility at 1400 Botham Jean Boulevard. The University of Wisconsin-Madison requested bids for Implied Consent Blood Draw Kits (RFB 2027-UWMSN-01386, due August 7, 2026) through the ShopUW+ procurement portal. Sourcewell is managing a statewide and multi-state cooperative procurement for Law Enforcement Equipment (RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026) on behalf of participating counties in Washington and numerous public entities across the United States and Canada, with the resulting contract available to governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and tribal governments.