UNSPSC 42261604: Autopsy head rests

In this classification, this commodity that is a product used as a head rest in association with autopsy procedures in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 392690.

UNSPSC 42261604 Autopsy head rests is a Commodity code that encompasses forensic and crime scene equipment and supplies purchased by state and local law enforcement, medical examiner, and public health agencies. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying forensic equipment, crime scene supplies, evidence collection kits, and related items for police departments, sheriff's offices, and university public safety or medical functions. The issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, city police departments, university procurement offices, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional law enforcement and public health networks. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing unit, has issued multiple solicitations that encompass forensic and law enforcement equipment available to thousands of participating entities across the United States and Canada, establishing a significant contracting channel for vendors seeking to reach dispersed state and local buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the Upper Midwest. Harris County, Texas issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for crime scene supplies and related items including DNA collection kits, sharps containers, evidence tubes, fingerprint supplies, evidence bags, and chemicals for a one-year term with potential four-year renewals; the County requires $1,000,000 minimum insurance and local account-manager support. The City of Dallas issued an IFB on June 22, 2026 (due June 26, 2026) for forensic equipment to the Police Department Crime Scene Response unit, FOB delivery to 1400 Botham Jean Boulevard. The University of Wisconsin-Madison posted an RFB on July 14, 2026 (due August 7, 2026) for implied consent blood draw kits through the ShopUW+ portal. Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment to establish a multi-jurisdictional contracting solution, and a separate RFP on September 1, 2026 (due October 20, 2026) for physical health products and related services for cooperative member agencies. Vendors pursuing this code should expect cooperative purchasing frameworks, multi-year contract structures with renewal options, firm all-inclusive pricing requirements, and performance obligations including local account management and after-hours support availability.