NIGP 46570: Pads and Pumping Systems, Alternating Pressure Point

NIGP 46570 Pads and Pumping Systems, Alternating Pressure Point is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized pressure-relief and wound-care equipment for individuals with mobility limitations, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other conditions requiring therapeutic positioning and pressure management. The scope of work includes delivery, installation, in-home instruction, emergency repair and replacement services, loaner equipment during extended repairs, and client education for alternating pressure pads and related therapeutic pumping systems. State health and human services commissions, counties, and other public entities issue opportunities under this code; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission stands out as a significant buyer through its Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued RFP No. HHS0017173 on May 4, 2026, establishing master contracts for durable medical equipment including alternating pressure devices across eleven geographic service regions throughout Texas, with proposals due June 2, 2026. The procurement encompasses multiple DME categories and requires respondents to be licensed medical device manufacturers or distributors with at least two years in business; pricing must not exceed CMS DMEPOS competitive bidding program fee schedules. The contract term runs through August 31, 2031, with one optional one-year extension; historical compensation is approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year with total cumulative compensation capped at $5,000,000, though HHSC reserves the right to increase funding if additional state or federal dollars become available and makes no guarantee of volume. The procurement includes a 21.1 percent HUB utilization set-aside with mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plans, and requires proof of insurance with minimum limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, compliance with HIPAA and CMS DMEPOS quality standards, and three professional references. Recent activity concentrates in Texas; no additional states show simultaneous recent solicitations under this code.