NIGP 49093: Ultrasonic Equipment (for Research): Ultrasound Interferometers, Pulse Generators, etc.

NIGP 49093 Ultrasonic Equipment (For Research): Ultrasound Interferometers, Pulse Generators, Etc., an Item code, covers ultrasound and ultrasonic diagnostic and research equipment that state and local governments procure for clinical, educational, and operational applications. Recent solicitations reveal that the code captures a wide range of ultrasound systems — from point-of-care cart-based and handheld diagnostic ultrasound platforms with advanced imaging capabilities and Epic EHR integration, to specialized equipment such as ultrasound examination tables for outpatient clinical settings. Beyond clinical diagnostics, the code also encompasses training simulators and specialized ultrasonic devices used in veterinary education and research contexts. Issuing bodies include state healthcare agencies, county sheriff departments, nonprofit healthcare providers such as Federally Qualified Health Centers, and state universities. The mix spans traditional government health systems, healthcare networks serving specific geographic regions or patient populations, and educational institutions investing in clinical training infrastructure.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in the Southwest and California. Central Texas Community Health Centers (CommUnityCare) in Travis County, Texas issued RFP 2026-05-001 on June 11, 2026 for point-of-care ultrasound equipment — three cart-based systems with advanced imaging modes and three handheld devices, along with maintenance, warranty, training, and Epic integration, with proposals due June 11, 2026. A California state healthcare agency posted RFB-IS-27200209 on September 24, 2026 seeking bids for an ultrasound examination table for an outpatient building furniture project, with bids due October 13, 2026 and a Certified Business Enterprise preference or requirement. Texas A&M University's Division of Finance and Business Services issued ITB TAMU-26-5016 on June 5, 2026 for a canine simulator system with audio cues and real-time sensor feedback to support veterinary technology training, with bids due June 5, 2026. These solicitations emphasize integrated clinical workflows, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity standards, and comprehensive vendor support including training and ongoing maintenance — signals that buyers prioritize vendor capability to manage deployment at scale and to ensure system interoperability with existing healthcare information systems.