NIGP 49058: Microscopes, All Types (for Electron See 490-29, and for Operating Room See Class 465)

NIGP 49058 Microscopes, All Types (Item) encompasses light microscopy equipment and accessories sourced by higher education institutions, state forensic agencies, and specialized research facilities. Recent state and local procurement activity shows universities acquiring branded light microscope systems (Olympus, Leica, Nikon, Motic) with imaging accessories and service contracts; forensic laboratories procuring comparison microscopes configured to standard specifications for multi-facility deployment; and research institutions seeking specialized optical systems including stereomicroscopes, FTIR microscopes, and transmission electron microscope camera systems. The code excludes electron microscopes, atomic force microscopes, confocal and super-resolution systems, and surgical microscopes per manufacturer exclusions noted in university solicitations. State universities and public higher-education systems are the dominant issuing bodies, with the University of Maryland System, University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture appearing in recent opportunities; law enforcement and criminal-justice agencies including the Illinois State Police, California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also solicit under this code. County-level water resources departments and specialized schools contribute additional volume.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in California, Maryland, Illinois, Florida, and Texas, with solicitations spanning February through June 2026. Representative opportunities include the University of Maryland System's June 2026 competitive bids for new Olympus (IFB91218), Leica (IFB91217), and Nikon (IFB91216) microscope systems with one-year initial terms and five optional renewals, FOB delivered pricing with NET 30 payment terms; the Illinois State Police's June 2026 IFB for comparison microscopes configured with specified accessories across eight forensic laboratory locations with delivery, installation, and training included in fixed pricing; the California Department of Justice's May 2026 RFQ for three complete Leeds LCF3 comparison microscope systems with integrated imaging, calibration certification, and June delivery deadline; and the University of Mississippi's June 2026 sealed-bid procurement for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal options or initial three-year terms with extension provisions; pricing is quoted as percentage discounts from manufacturer list price or as fixed firm pricing with no escalation. Set-asides for small business, disabled veteran business enterprises, and California-specific preferences appear in state procurements but are not universal.