NIGP 26046: Instruments and Devices (Endodontic, Orthodontic, Periodontal, and General Dental): Arches, Bands, Brackets, Curets, Files, Forceps, Mirrors, Points, Rasps, Reamers, Scalers (Hand), etc.
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NIGP codes come from the NIGP Code (NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement, maintained by Periscope Holdings), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 0 | 2 |
UNSPSC codes for 26046
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About NIGP 26046
NIGP 26046 Instruments And Devices (Endodontic, Orthodontic, Periodontal, And General Dental) is an Item code that covers specialized hand instruments and digital imaging technology for clinical and educational dental applications. State and local buyers under this code procure individual instruments — curets, files, forceps, mirrors, reamers, scalers — alongside advanced diagnostic equipment such as intraoral 3D scanners used in dental hygiene programs, orthodontic practices, and periodontal treatment settings. Recent solicitations reflect a mix of stand-alone equipment purchases and bundled dental supply agreements; issuing bodies include higher-education institutions with dental and allied health programs, university health systems, and municipal government procurement offices supporting dental services or training operations.
Valencia College's School of Allied Health Dental Hygiene Department posted sole-source RFP SS202620 in October 2026 seeking four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc. for $143,196.00 (response due November 27, 2025), while Texas A&M University Division of Finance Procurement Services issued ITB TAMHSC-26-0648 in August 2026 (response due September 3, 2026) for a master order pool of vendors to supply dental and medical equipment and supplies. Activity under this code remains concentrated in Texas and Florida, with recent opportunities spanning college health programs and university procurement systems.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 26046?
NIGP 26046 is Instruments and Devices (Endodontic, Orthodontic, Periodontal, and General Dental): Arches, Bands, Brackets, Curets, Files, Forceps, Mirrors, Points, Rasps, Reamers, Scalers (Hand), etc., an item in NIGP 17, Medical Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 26046?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 26046 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (2).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 26046?
NIGP 26046 maps to 219 UNSPSC codes, including 31162509 Brackets, 42151600 Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices and 42151603 Calcium hydroxide placement tools.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 26046?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 26046 is Pool of Vendors, Master Order to Provide Dental and Medical Equipment and Supplies from Texas, posted August 20, 2026.
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