NIGP 26086: Syringes and Needles, Dental

NIGP 26086 Syringes and Needles, Dental is an Item code under which state and local governments procure sterile needle and syringe exchange supplies and related program services, primarily for public health initiatives addressing infectious disease prevention among vulnerable populations. The scope extends beyond dental applications to include harm-reduction and disease-elimination programs operated by health departments, hospitals, clinics, and nonprofit service organizations. State and local buyers under this code include county health departments and special-purpose public health authorities, with recent activity showing procurement structured as service contracts rather than simple commodity purchases—respondents must demonstrate comprehensive program management, staff qualifications, facility readiness, and sustainability planning alongside supply provision.

Orange County, Florida posted an RFP (Y26139) on February 18, 2026 for a Needle Exchange/Infectious Disease Elimination Program with a response deadline of February 17, 2026 (later amended to February 10, 2026 as the initial submission window). The county sought licensed hospitals, health care clinics, medical schools, addiction treatment facilities, or 501(c)(3) HIV/AIDS service organizations to operate fixed and mobile needle exchange services funded entirely through vendor mechanisms rather than county appropriation. Evaluation criteria weighted firm qualifications (30 points), technical approach (25 points), funding strategy (20 points), staff qualifications (15 points), and location (10 points), with bonus consideration for hiring dislocated workers and utilizing Service-Disabled Veteran subcontractors. The contract structure was a firm fixed-fee award for one year with four optional one-year renewals, subject to independent price analysis and potential site visits before award.