NIGP 47505: Apnea Equipment and Supplies, Sleep

NIGP 47505 Apnea Equipment and Supplies, Sleep is an Item code covering durable medical equipment and supplies for sleep apnea and respiratory conditions that state and local health systems, rehabilitation programs, and school districts procure for patient care and student wellness. Recent solicitations show state health agencies and independent school districts buying CPAP devices, respiratory supplies, and related diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as part of broader durable medical equipment (DME) procurement programs serving specialized patient populations. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) represents the primary recent buyer under this code, seeking DME master contracts that encompass sleep apnea devices alongside ten other equipment categories to serve individuals with traumatic brain injuries and traumatic spinal cord injuries across eleven geographic service regions. Vendors must be licensed medical device manufacturers or distributors with at least two years in business, current medical device licensure under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 431, demonstrated financial solvency, and specialized certifications tied to selected DME categories. Respondents must comply with a 21.1 percent Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal and submit comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plans; pricing cannot exceed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DMEPOS competitive bidding program fee schedules.

The HHSC RFP No. HHS0017173 closed June 2, 2026, with historical compensation at approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year and cumulative contract value not to exceed $5,000,000 through August 31, 2031 plus one optional one-year extension. Vendors must deliver in-home evaluations, same-day instruction, 24-hour emergency repair or replacement capability, and comprehensive client and caregiver education with documented training acknowledgment. Secondary activity appears in school district procurement: Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #26-101 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources across seventeen program areas including health sciences, with a June 5, 2026 response deadline and contract start September 1, 2026. Texas dominates recent sourcing activity under this code, with HHSC and Klein ISD both requiring insurance minimums ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, HIPAA compliance, and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment where applicable.