NIGP 46530: Electrocardiographs (EKG) and Supplies

NIGP 46530 Electrocardiographs (EKG) and Supplies, an Item code, covers cardiac monitoring and defibrillation equipment that state and local governments procure for emergency response and public safety operations. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying advanced cardiac monitors with integrated defibrillation, CPR guidance, and multiparameter monitoring capabilities—including end-tidal carbon dioxide and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring—along with associated cables, mounting hardware, and comprehensive warranty and training support. Issuing bodies span fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. The Town of Holbrook, Massachusetts Fire Department and Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing entity, represent the range of buyers: direct municipal procurement by single fire departments and multi-jurisdictional cooperative agreements that establish framework contracts for use across thousands of public entities including counties, cities, school districts, and tribal governments.

Recent activity concentrates in Massachusetts and the Pacific Northwest. The Town of Holbrook, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) issued an IFB on April 6, 2026, for three 15-lead cardiac monitor/defibrillators with response due April 22, 2026, requiring FDA clearance, multiple safety certifications, delivery and installation by July 28, 2026, and all-inclusive pricing covering purchase, shipping, warranty, and installation. Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, for Law Enforcement Equipment with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, structured as a cooperative procurement under Washington state law encompassing Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties in Washington, along with thousands of other public entities across the United States and Canada. Neither solicitation disclosed budget ranges, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information. Sourcewell submissions required vendor registration on its Procurement Portal with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.