NIGP 26987: Therapeutic Agents, Unclassified

NIGP 26987 Therapeutic Agents, Unclassified, an Item code, spans personal hygiene products, medical supplies, and occupational health services that state and local governments procure for institutional use, employee wellness, and public safety operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing warehouse hygiene inventory for correctional facilities (toothpaste, soap, body wash, dish soap), medical aid supplies for fire-rescue departments (antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, bandages, first aid kits), and athletic training and injury-prevention services for public safety agencies. The issuing-body mix includes state correctional departments, municipal fire and police departments, and county offices, with scope ranging from high-volume commodity resale through inmate canteens to specialized occupational health services for tactical personnel. Procurement vehicles vary from blanket purchase agreements with firm-fixed pricing to RFPs for professional services requiring specialized certifications and physician oversight.

Recent activity spans Missouri, Arizona, Oregon, and Florida. The Missouri Department of Corrections posted an IFB on August 19, 2026 for warehouse hygiene items serving nineteen institutions, with proposals due September 17, 2026 and an estimated annual volume of $444,488; the solicitation included domestic-products preferences and bonus points for participation by organizations for the blind. The City of Tucson released an RFP on May 13, 2026 (proposals due June 9, 2026) for athletic training services to support the Fire Department and Police Department, requiring NATA BOC and NSCA TSAC-F certification, three years of professional experience, and physician supervision. The City of Tampa's Fire Rescue Department issued an ITB on April 24, 2026 (bid opening April 9, 2025) for medical aid supplies with an estimated $100,000 annual budget and set-aside provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering a 5 percent bid discount. Washington County, Oregon solicited proposals for a District Attorney's Office Dog through RFP No. 2026.068-RFP, with proposals due August 14, 2026.