NIGP 47515: Brushes, Specialized, Instrument Cleaning: Tracheal Tube, etc.

NIGP 47515 Brushes, Specialized, Instrument Cleaning: Tracheal Tube, Etc., an Item code, covers specialized cleaning brushes and related instruments used in medical, laboratory, and industrial settings. State and local governments procure these items primarily through school districts, county health departments, state transportation agencies, and other public entities operating medical facilities, occupational health programs, or clinical equipment maintenance operations. The code captures both the brushes themselves and associated cleaning systems or supplies required to maintain specialized instrumentation in compliance with regulatory and infection-control standards.

Recent state and local opportunities under this code reflect demand from occupational health and safety programs. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries, issued RFP20260825 on August 25, 2026, for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026, which includes medical examinations and testing across 14 Washington locations for shipyard workers, engine crew, deck crew, and asbestos team members. Montgomery County, Texas posted RFP06092601 on June 9, 2026, for child nutrition chemical products and services for school kitchens, due July 21, 2026, encompassing chemicals, dispensing systems, supplies, equipment maintenance, and repair services. Activity is concentrated in Washington and Texas, with recent solicitations originating from state transportation authorities and county school districts. The code sees limited recent posting frequency; only two opportunities appear in the current window, suggesting this is a specialized category with episodic rather than continuous procurement activity.