UNSPSC 42261904: Biological evidence collection kits

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a prepackaged collection (either custom or standard) of the equipment and supplies used to perform a biological evidence collection procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42261904 Biological evidence collection kits is a Commodity code covering forensic and crime scene collection supplies that state and local law enforcement agencies acquire on a recurring basis. Recent solicitations show state and local governments purchasing DNA and evidence collection items including sterile cotton swabs, DNA swab boxes, GSR collection kits, sharps containers, evidence tubes, fingerprint collection supplies, labels and identification materials, evidence bags and containers, nitrile gloves, plastic bottles, and associated chemicals. The buying agencies are municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices acquiring these supplies either for single stock replenishment or to establish multi-vendor pools for as-needed fulfillment. Harris County, Texas and the City of Dallas typify the issuing-body mix, both seeking to stock forensic response units with new, unopened supplies under rigid quality-control specifications requiring FOB delivery to crime scene response facilities.

Recent activity spans Texas and Florida, with Texas showing the highest concentration. Harris County, Texas posted an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on May 15, 2026 for a one-year crime scene supplies contract beginning June 1, 2026, with a June 8, 2026 response deadline, seeking DNA swabs, collection kits, evidence containers, and related items with mandatory local account management, bi-monthly meetings, one-year product warranties, and minimum insurance coverage of $1 million general liability and $1 million commercial automobile liability. The City of Dallas posted an Invitation for Bid on June 22, 2026 with a June 26, 2026 deadline for forensic equipment delivery to the Dallas Police Department Crime Scene Response unit at 1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, requiring FOB delivery pricing with all products new and in original packaging and no substitutes accepted. The Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County, Florida issued an Intent to Single Source on February 4, 2026 for a FAST Forensics workstation, though that procurement targets specialized equipment rather than consumable collection supplies. Sourcewell, the State of Minnesota local government unit, posted a cooperative RFP on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline spanning multiple Washington and Oregon counties, though specific forensic kit requirements were not detailed in the available solicitation materials.