NIGP 47013: Anatomical Braces and Supports: Arm Slings, Back Supports, Torso Supports, Neck Braces, Trusses, etc.

NIGP 47013 Anatomical Braces And Supports: Arm Slings, Back Supports, Torso Supports, Neck Braces, Trusses, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure ergonomic assessment, reasonable accommodation consulting, and occupational health services — though recent solicitations show the code capturing service provision rather than the physical orthopedic devices the legacy name suggests. The California Arts Council's RFP-26-015, posted October 7, 2026 with responses due October 22, 2026, illustrates the current scope: the agency is seeking a single three-year contractor to deliver reasonable accommodation case consultation, ergonomic assessments (onsite, remote, or hybrid), written recommendations, and training or technical assistance for up to forty personnel on an as-needed basis. Issuing bodies under this code include state agencies (California Arts Council) and regional purchasing cooperatives serving school districts and public entities (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). Pricing is structured as fully burdened hourly rates for distinct service roles — reasonable accommodation specialists, ergonomic specialists, senior/complex case consultants, and training consultants — with no minimum hours or expenditures guaranteed and monthly invoicing in arrears.

Geographic activity centers on California and Texas based on recent postings. The California Arts Council RFP emphasizes California Certified Small Business preference, Target Area Contract Preference Act eligibility for contracts exceeding $100,000, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentives, with contract award anticipated November 4, 2026 pending Department of General Services approval. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative's Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid SPE2628, posted August 24, 2026 with responses due October 1, 2026, indicates broader multi-vendor opportunity across the cooperative's member footprint, though the specific role of anatomical braces within that catalog procurement is not detailed. Bidders should note that California Arts Council requires four client references from the past five years and maintains ten percent retention until satisfactory completion, while cooperative procurement through Region 7 typically involves multiple awardees (a prior award encompassed 99 vendors) and requires acceptance of purchase orders from member organizations.