NIGP 49040: High Vacuum Fittings, Valves, Supplies, etc.

NIGP 49040 High Vacuum Fittings, Valves, Supplies, Etc., an Item code, encompasses replacement parts, repair services, and specialized equipment for high-vacuum valve systems serving municipal water treatment facilities and academic research infrastructure. State and local governments procure OEM-specific replacement components, off-site repair and maintenance services, and training systems for high-vacuum equipment installed across water treatment plants and university research installations. Issuing bodies include municipal water utilities and state university systems, with purchases driven by the need to maintain critical infrastructure using manufacturer-authorized parts and qualified service providers.

Activity under the code is sparse in the recent market. The City of Tampa issued a single-source procurement (Procurement 26-X-01439, July 13, 2026 response date) for Limitorque valves, actuators, and related repair services totaling an estimated $75,000 annually through July 1, 2027, awarded to Flotech, Inc., the exclusive municipal-market representative for Flowserve-Limitorque products in Florida. The Texas A&M University System posted an ITB (TAMUS-ITB-26-0538, June 12, 2026 bid deadline) for a modular high-vacuum training system through the AggieBid portal, though full specifications and contract value remain accessible only within the procurement platform. Recent activity appears concentrated in the South, with no additional opportunities identified in the source materials.