NIGP 49088: Spectroscopes, Direct Reading

NIGP 49088 Spectroscopes, Direct Reading is an Item code under which state and local governments procure analytical laboratory instrumentation for scientific measurement and research applications. Recent solicitations show purchasing activity centered on FT-IR spectrometers for educational and research use, VIDAS microbiological detection systems for foodborne pathogen analysis in regulatory laboratories, and lab information management system replacements to support public health laboratory operations. Issuing bodies span higher education institutions, state health and agriculture departments, and county public health agencies, each buying equipment and systems tailored to their specific analytical workflows and regulatory compliance requirements.

Ocean County College posted an IFB (BID2627B1763, due June 17, 2026) for a compact FT-IR spectrometer system with diamond ATR capability, sealed optics, and 10-year warranty coverage on core components, bundled with onsite installation, training, and remote support. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, conducted a statutorily mandated single-source advertisement (SS15619, due April 29, 2026) for five VIDAS Kube units and one VC VIDAS Kube unit from bioMérieux, Inc., valued at approximately $105,000, to replace obsolete equipment and maintain AOAC-validated pathogen detection methods without method redevelopment. The County of Santa Clara issued an RFI (RFITSSFY260686, due April 22, 2026) seeking vendors capable of providing a modern, scalable lab information management system to support full public health laboratory workflows. Recent activity concentrates in the Northeast (New Jersey), Southeast (Florida), and West Coast (California), with purchasing driven by equipment obsolescence, regulatory compliance requirements, and the need to expand analytical capacity while maintaining compatibility with existing validated methods and infrastructure.