NIGP 34586: Scissors, First Aid and Paramedic

NIGP 34586 Scissors, First Aid and Paramedic, an Item code, encompasses first-aid and paramedic-grade cutting and shearing instruments that state and local governments procure as components of broader emergency medical and rescue operations. Recent solicitations show this code is purchased primarily by fire-rescue departments, emergency medical services, and school districts as part of comprehensive procurement for medical supplies, emergency response kits, and field medical equipment. The City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department's April 2026 multi-step sealed bid for fire and rescue tools and equipment, Collier County's April 2026 single-source notice for medical device accessories and consumables, and Donna Independent School District's March 2026 RFP for medical supplies catalog pricing all include first-aid and paramedic scissors within larger commodity bundles. Issuing bodies span fire-rescue departments, county emergency services, and school districts, with fire departments and emergency responders representing the most active procurement segment under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Florida, and Texas. The City of Atlanta's prequalification phase, which closed May 21, 2026, required bidders to demonstrate certified maintenance and service capabilities for emergency medical equipment and compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards, with delivery timelines of 45 days and parts availability guarantees of 90 percent within 24 hours. Collier County's single-source notice for the GlideScope Go 2 video laryngoscope and accessories, with a challenge deadline of May 11, 2026 and contract term through September 30, 2029, reflects medical device procurement where scissors and cutting instruments appear as consumable accessories. Donna ISD's medical supplies catalog bid, due April 8, 2026, sought discount pricing off standard catalog lists for multiple medical products including bandages, wound care, and related first-aid items for the 2026-2027 school year, with award intended to multiple vendors and optional renewal through August 31, 2029. All three solicitations emphasize competitive pricing, compliance with occupational safety standards, and multi-year or ongoing service relationships.