NIGP 49082: Separators, Laboratory

NIGP 49082 Separators, Laboratory is an Item code that encompasses laboratory information management systems and related technical solutions supporting public health and clinical laboratory operations. State and local governments procure lab information management systems (LIMS) and supporting diagnostic and analytical infrastructure under this code to modernize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate data across public health laboratory networks. The issuing bodies include county public health departments and specialized laboratory divisions within state and local health agencies. The County of Santa Clara's procurement activity demonstrates the scope: jurisdictions seek vendors capable of deploying scalable, fully compliant LIMS platforms that support the complete range of laboratory workflows, from sample management through reporting and regulatory submissions.

The County of Santa Clara posted a Request for Information (RFI) on April 7, 2026, seeking qualified vendors for a Public Health Lab Information Management Solution Replacement, with a response deadline of April 22, 2026. The solicitation document does not specify budget parameters, set-asides, or incumbent vendor information. Recent activity in this code remains limited; the source identifies only the Santa Clara County opportunity as a current procurement vehicle. Geographic spread is concentrated in California based on available records, though the code does not show broader multi-state activity in the immediate recent-opportunity window.