NIGP 49051: Lasers, Masers, and Accessories

NIGP 49051 Lasers, Masers, And Accessories is an Item code covering benchtop laser engraving and cutting systems, handheld investigation laser units with multi-wavelength capabilities, and specialized optical scanning equipment procured by state and local educational, public safety, and research institutions. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include higher-education institutions, state public-safety departments, county public-health agencies, and university system procurement offices. The recent solicitations show demand for equipment ranging from instructional-grade benchtop systems with CO2 laser power and rotary attachments to specialized dual-wavelength investigation lasers for forensic and crime-lab applications, alongside optical scanning and bore-scanning equipment for research use. Specifications typically call for integrated safety features (goggles, protective cases, warranty coverage), training and support, and compatibility with standard electrical and software environments.

Salt Lake Community College posted IFB SLCC2026B1017 on June 5, 2026, seeking a benchtop laser engraving and cutting system with a 24-inch by 12-inch work area, 60-watt CO2 power, and pass-through capability, with responses due June 12, 2026; the Texas Department of Public Safety issued IFB 405-26R0007119 in May 2026 for four dual-wavelength investigation laser units distributed across Crime Lab locations in Austin, Garland, and Lubbock, with a bid deadline of April 23, 2026; and the Texas A&M University System posted ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0534 on March 25, 2026, for bore-scanner procurement through the AggieBid platform. Recent activity spans Texas, Utah, and California, with issuing bodies concentrated in state education and public-safety agencies. No dollar values are disclosed in the source material.