UNSPSC 85121803: Biological laboratory services

In this classification, this commodity indicates the services pertaining to that a biological analysis medical laboratory would provide

UNSPSC 85121803 Biological laboratory services, a Commodity code, encompasses the specimen collection, testing, analysis, and reporting services that state and local governments contract to support occupational health programs, clinical facilities, correctional institutions, and public health surveillance operations. Recent state and local opportunities show governments buying everything from routine clinical laboratory testing and phlebotomy services to specialized testing for lead exposure, drug screening, postmortem analysis, and occupational medical surveillance — with many solicitations requiring CLIA certification, turnaround-time guarantees, electronic health record integration, and 24/7 emergency testing capability. The issuing bodies span state health departments and purchasing divisions (Illinois Department of Human Services, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs), county governments and county health systems (Hillsborough County, Collin County, San Mateo County, Harris County, Rockland County), cities and municipal health agencies (Austin, Arlington, Tucson, Newark), school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Northside Independent School District), special-purpose districts and authorities (Inland Empire Health Plan, Integral Care, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority), and independent facilities (The Nathaniel Witherell skilled nursing facility). Illinois and Texas appear as repeat buyers, with Illinois Department of Human Services issuing multiple laboratory services IFBs for mental health and developmental disability facilities and Texas Health and Human Services Commission soliciting both lead sample analysis and clinical laboratory services across state facilities.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, Illinois, California, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, with additional recent procurement in Nevada, Kentucky, Connecticut, Arizona, and the District of Columbia. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools' Notice of Intent to award AB Staffing Solutions for 1:1 nursing staffing for medically fragile students (posted October 19, 2026; a sole-source staffing procurement tied to the code); the Illinois Department of Human Services IFB B-53746 for clinical laboratory services supporting 14 mental health and developmental disability facilities statewide (due September 9, 2026; $700,000 estimated annual value); Escambia County Corrections Department RFP for onsite chronic dialysis services (due November 3, 2026; 36-month initial term with optional renewals); Collin County Health Care Services IFB for diagnostic laboratory services processing 200+ test types (due October 2, 2025; $70,000 estimated annual value); and the Commonwealth of Kentucky RFP for laboratory services at the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center (due July 22, 2026; 60-bed skilled nursing facility requiring PointClickCare EHR integration). Solicitation types mix RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, RFIs, and ITBs, with response dates clustered in August–November 2026. Business Enterprise Program participation goals (7% in Illinois), HUB subcontracting plans (26% in Texas), and local-business preferences (5% in Nevada, local-vendor preference in San Mateo County) appear regularly. Many issuing bodies require proof of accreditation (CAP, CLIA, NLLAP), professional liability and general liability insurance ($1 million minimum per occurrence typical), and integration with specific EHR platforms (PointClickCare, NetSmart MyAvatar, Workday).