NIGP 49074: Physics Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 49074 Physics Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, covers specialized scientific and laboratory hardware procured by state universities and public research institutions—specifically field-programmable gate arrays and related digital logic equipment used in advanced computing and signal-processing applications. State and local buyers under this code include higher-education institutions with research and engineering programs that require reconfigurable computing hardware for academic instruction, faculty research, and campus infrastructure projects. The scope of work encompasses procurement of standalone FPGA boards, integrated systems, and associated digital design equipment, typically sourced through formal competitive bidding processes rather than volume purchasing agreements or cooperative contracts.

Texas A&M University's Division of Finance and Business Services issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Field Programmable Gate Array equipment under solicitation number TAMU-ITB-26-5020, with a bid closing date of June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST through the AggieBid electronic bidding platform. The recent-opportunities record does not provide contract value, specific technical specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, or performance location beyond the Texas A&M procurement office. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, or site-visit or pre-bid conference details appear in the posted notification. Geographic activity in this code is concentrated in Texas based on the single recent solicitation; the source does not support characterization of activity in other states or regions.