NIGP 17529: Extraction, Digestion, and Distillation Apparatus, Specialized: Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, etc.

NIGP 17529 Extraction, Digestion, and Distillation Apparatus, Specialized (Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, Etc.), Item, covers laboratory and analytical equipment used in chemical analysis and material testing by state and local agencies. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects procurement of fire and rescue equipment, breathing apparatus, and related maintenance services rather than the legacy NIGP description of specialized laboratory apparatus—indicating that the code's scope in current state and local practice encompasses safety and response equipment alongside or in place of traditional extraction and distillation instruments.

Fulton County, Georgia posted IFB/GS/AFRD/2606-1260224 on July 10, 2026, with bids due July 28, 2026, requesting fire and rescue tools, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and maintenance services across six groups. The solicitation spans powered equipment including ventilation fans and rescue saws, forcible entry tools, ladders, firefighting accessories, scene lighting, and safety gear, with Group VI covering comprehensive SCBA and breathing air system maintenance including inspections, repairs, flow testing, annual fit testing, and preventive maintenance. All equipment must comply with NFPA, OSHA, and NIOSH standards. The limited recent-opportunities data available under this code reflects fire and rescue-focused procurement in Georgia; broader geographic activity and issuing-body mix are not supported by the source.