NIGP 41578: Sinks, Laboratory Type

NIGP 41578 Sinks, Laboratory Type is an Item code that covers laboratory sink fixtures and related equipment for institutional and educational settings. Recent state and local opportunities show limited direct solicitation specifically targeting laboratory sinks as a standalone line item; instead, the code appears within broader procurement categories where laboratory equipment is bundled with general supplies. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under related codes include regional purchasing cooperatives, county governments, and school districts seeking to establish multi-year contracts for classroom and institutional supplies. The scope of work encompasses both standalone laboratory sink equipment and sink fixtures as components within larger furniture and supplies catalogs offered on a discount basis to educational institutions.

Activity under this code remains sparse in recent postings. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative issued RFP CLSF2628 on June 23, 2026, for Classroom Furniture & Supplies with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, and an estimated total expenditure of $21,568,516.00 over a two-year contract term; laboratory sinks may be included within the broader catalog discount model but are not identified as a primary focus. Geographic spread of recent activity centers on Texas through the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative and extends to multi-state cooperative procurement frameworks. Business development professionals should monitor regional purchasing cooperative RFPs and school district supply aggregations for inclusion of laboratory sink inventory, but the code does not show sustained standalone procurement activity in the current posting cycle.