UNSPSC 81171900: Aerobiological science services

Studies organic particles, such as bacteria, fungal spores, very small insects, pollen grains and viruses, which are passively transported by the air. Include measurement and reporting of airborne pollen and fungal spores

UNSPSC 81171900 Aerobiological science services is a Class code encompassing laboratory analysis and field sampling services for environmental and biological contamination assessment, including microbiological testing, lead and asbestos analysis, phlebotomy services, and specialized forensic or clinical laboratory work. State and local procurement activity under this code spans diverse issuing bodies—state environmental and public health agencies, county departments, municipalities, water utilities, transit authorities, and specialized districts—with no dominant single buyer. Work currently solicited includes environmental laboratory testing for drinking water, wastewater, and soil compliance; asbestos and lead risk assessment and laboratory analysis; marine debris and environmental sampling; phlebotomy services for law enforcement; forensic laboratory analysis of biological and chemical evidence; and specialized testing such as algae identification, cyanotoxin analysis in fish tissue, and transformer oil condition assessment for electric utilities.

Recent opportunities reflect significant geographic spread across Florida, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, and other states. Representative recent solicitations include the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's IFB 1470-27-R-IFBD-00011 (posted July 15, 2026, due August 31, 2026) for marine debris removal and monitoring with environmental sampling requirements; Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017054V2 (posted July 10, 2026, due July 31, 2026) for EPA-accredited lead sample analysis with NLLAP certification required and HUB subcontracting plan mandatory; Gwinnett County's IFB BL089-26 (posted July 9, 2026, due August 3, 2026) for comprehensive materials and field testing including concrete, asphalt, soil, and environmental analyses on annual contract; City of Salem, Oregon's bids for drinking water quality laboratory services, emergency drinking water laboratory services, and algae identification (all posted April 7, 2026, due April 22, 2026); and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's RFP 582-27-00005 for environmental laboratory assessments under NELAP accreditation standards. Issuing bodies mix state environmental and health agencies with municipalities and special districts; many procurements emphasize HUB/DBE participation or VetHUB set-asides where applicable to the state. Activity is distributed nationally with notable concentration in Texas, Florida, Oregon, and Georgia over the most recent 120-day window.