NIGP 26054: Models, Manikins, and Instructional Aids

NIGP 26054 Models, Manikins, and Instructional Aids, an Item code, encompasses high-fidelity patient simulators, instructional equipment, and teaching materials that state and local governments—primarily school districts and higher education institutions—procure for healthcare, medical, and general education training programs. Recent solicitations show demand for tetherless adult patient simulators with wireless operation, realistic anatomical features, and pre-programmed clinical scenarios; general teaching materials across core subjects; assistive technology and specialized education supplies; and ancillary instructional equipment including robotics kits, 3D printers, and media licensing. Issuing bodies include independent school districts, community colleges, and other education-focused public entities. Valencia College in Florida and Katy Independent School District in Texas represent the primary visible buyers in recent posting activity, with Katy ISD issuing multiple tranches of supplemental solicitations for broad instructional materials and equipment.

Florida and Texas show the most recent activity under this code. Valencia College posted a notice of intent for sole-source acquisition of two Elevate Healthcare Apollo Pre-Hospital Simulators with Maestro software, clinical experience modules, and instructor materials (SSN SS202634, due May 18, 2026), reflecting healthcare-program training investment at the community college level. Katy Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #2428KD-A for teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services across multiple departments and grade levels, with proposals due May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Health/Physical Education, Arts & Crafts, special education, ESL/bilingual materials, robotics, ROTC equipment, and book vending with a contract term extending through October 2027 and renewal options through October 2030. Neither solicitation specifies dollar values or set-aside designations; both indicate unrestricted competitive procurement.