NIGP 49069: Nuclear Radiation Sources (Not for Medical Use)

NIGP 49069 Nuclear Radiation Sources (Not For Medical Use) is an Item code covering radiation detection and measurement equipment procured by state and local entities for occupational health monitoring, research, and safety compliance. State and local governments use this code to purchase specialized detection devices—such as particle detectors and radiation monitoring instruments—primarily to support occupational health and safety programs, university research facilities, and regulatory compliance in transportation and industrial settings. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state transportation departments, public universities, and their procurement offices. The code sees activity from multi-site agencies managing occupational exposure programs across geographically dispersed facilities, as well as research institutions acquiring specialized scientific equipment.

Recent activity spans Washington and Texas. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Washington State Ferries, solicited occupational medical surveillance services via RFP20260825 (due October 9, 2026) that included medical examinations for personnel with potential radiation and asbestos exposure across 14 Washington ferry locations. Texas A&M University Division of Finance Procurement Services issued ITB TAMHSC-26-0644 (due July 27, 2026) for a MiniPIX TPX3 detector with 500 μm Si sensor, a specialized particle detection instrument for research applications. The Texas A&M opportunity underscores university demand for precision radiation detection equipment; the Washington State Ferries opportunity reflects state agency reliance on occupational health contractors managing populations with historical radiation and hazardous-material exposure risk, where medical surveillance and equipment specifications align with state regulatory frameworks.