NIGP 46504: Biofeedback Equipment and Supplies

NIGP 46504 Biofeedback Equipment and Supplies, an Item code, covers biofeedback devices and related support services that state and local governments procure for rehabilitation, clinical, and therapeutic programs. Recent solicitations show state health agencies and cooperative purchasing vehicles sourcing biofeedback equipment as part of broader durable medical equipment (DME) and physical health product portfolios rather than as standalone procurements. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission included biofeedback devices among eleven DME categories in its Master Contracts for Durable Medical Equipment and Services serving individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, alongside respiratory supplies, hearing aids, orthotics, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and assistive technology. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments focused on rehabilitation and health services, and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell that aggregate demand across multiple participating entities—state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, higher-education institutions, and tribal governments—to establish master agreements available to thousands of public-sector organizations.

Recent activity centers on Texas and the Upper Midwest. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's RFP HHS0017173, posted June 2, 2026, with proposals due the same date, sought DME and biofeedback devices across eleven geographic service regions throughout Texas, with a contract ceiling of $5,000,000 and historical annual compensation of approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year; the procurement included a 21.1 percent Texas HUB utilization goal and required proof of medical device licensure, minimum financial solvency documentation, comprehensive insurance, and service-level commitments including 24-hour emergency repairs. Sourcewell issued RFP 26RFP102026 for Physical Health Products and Related Services on September 1, 2026, with proposals due October 20, 2026, establishing a cooperative-purchasing contracting vehicle for Sourcewell's Participating Entities; scope details were not disclosed in available documentation. Respondents to Texas HHSC contracts must be current medical device manufacturer or distributor licensees with at least two years in business, meet CMS DMEPOS quality standards and HIPAA compliance requirements, and deliver services including home evaluations, in-home delivery with instruction, emergency and non-emergency repairs, and client education with documented acknowledgment.