NIGP 43573: Soap, Surgical Scrub, Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Based, Long Term Killing Activity

NIGP 43573 Soap, Surgical Scrub, Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Based, Long Term Killing Activity is an Item code covering hand sanitizers and antimicrobial soaps purchased by state and local governments for facility operations, food service, and healthcare use. State and local buyers procure these products as consumable supplies for continuous operational needs—hand sanitizers for fire rescue operations, foam soaps for public libraries, and healthcare-grade sanitizers for school-based health services. The issuing bodies span county commissioners, municipal governments, school boards, and special-purpose public institutions including fire rescue departments and school food service operations. Recent solicitations show these products bundled with broader janitorial and operational supply contracts rather than as standalone line items, indicating they compete within larger supply categories where price, delivery capability, and vendor authorization matter more than product specialization alone.

Recent activity centers on Florida and Connecticut jurisdictions. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB2600319 (Janitorial and Operational Supplies) on July 7, 2026, with bids due July 24, 2026, for consumable supplies supporting 47 fire stations, estimated at $765,679.84 over one year. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Department of Public Purchases solicited paper and cleaning products (BNB051266) due June 30, 2026, for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, with delivery to 35 school sites and Buy American compliance requirements. The City of Philadelphia's Free Library issued a small order purchase (B2626689) in March 2026 for foam soap refills and touch-free dispensers. The School Board of Marion County, Florida, sought healthcare supplies including hand sanitizers (Bid 4156MF) for delivery to its central warehouse, with awards effective March 1, 2026. Contracts typically run one year with firm pricing required throughout the term, delivery within 5–10 business days, and no minimum purchase guarantees.