NIGP 49051: Lasers, Masers, and Accessories

NIGP 49051 Lasers, Masers, And Accessories (Item) covers benchtop and handheld laser systems that state and local governments procure for instructional, light production, and forensic investigation use. Recent solicitations show education and public-safety agencies acquiring CO2 laser engraving and cutting systems for classroom and shop use, as well as dual-wavelength investigation laser units for crime lab forensic analysis. Issuing bodies under this code include community colleges and state law-enforcement agencies; Salt Lake Community College and the Texas Department of Public Safety are recent active buyers.

Salt Lake Community College issued an RFQ in June 2026 for a benchtop laser engraver/cutter with a 60-watt CO2 laser, 24-inch by 12-inch work area, servo-driven motion, rotary-attachment capability, and pass-through functionality, with responses due June 12, 2026 (SLCC2026B1017). The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an IFB in May 2026 for four Dual 77+ Pistol Grip Investigation Laser units with dual wavelength capabilities (8W 532nm and 8W 445nm) distributed across Crime Lab Division locations in Austin, Garland, and Lubbock, with bid responses due April 23, 2026 (IFB No. 405-26R0007119). The DPS solicitation explicitly requires HUB subcontracting-plan participation and good-faith outreach to Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses, including VetHUB subcontractors. Recent activity clusters in the Southwest, with demonstrated procurement in Utah and Texas.