NIGP 19046: Formaldehyde Solution (Formalin)

NIGP 19046 Formaldehyde Solution (Formalin), an Item code, covers therapeutic-grade and FDA-approved formaldehyde products that state and local governments procure for hatchery operations, aquaculture disease management, and similar biosecurity applications. The scope focuses on bulk liquid formaldehyde in barrel quantities—typically 55-gallon containers of 37% concentration—delivered to operational facilities with strict temperature and timing controls. State wildlife and natural-resources agencies are the primary buyers under this code, purchasing formaldehyde to treat parasites and disease in fish and egg populations at state-operated hatcheries.

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is a representative buyer. On June 9, 2026, the division posted IFB JF26-86 requesting 150 55-gallon barrels of therapeutic-grade 37% formaldehyde for hatchery operations, with bids due June 16, 2026. The contract term is five years; the state currently consumes approximately 30 barrels annually and anticipates up to 150 over the contract period. Delivery is required to either Mantua Fish Hatchery or Glenwood Fish Hatchery in Utah, with shipments constrained to April 15 through October 1 each year to prevent exposure below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Recognized product labels include Parasite-S, Formalin-F, and Parasite-S. Awards will go to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible vendor; vendors must guarantee pricing for one year, carry general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, comply with E-Verify registration, and provide a one-year product warranty. Recent opportunities suggest activity remains concentrated in western states with significant fish-hatchery infrastructure, though the source contains only a single recent state or local solicitation under this Item code.