NIGP 49362: Sample Collecting, Diluting and Multiple Dispensing Apparatus, Automatic: Pipetting Machines, etc.

NIGP 49362 Sample Collecting, Diluting And Multiple Dispensing Apparatus, Automatic: Pipetting Machines, Etc., is an Item code under which state and local governments procure laboratory analytical equipment, sample collection and handling systems, and related technical services for environmental testing, hazardous materials characterization, and public health assessments. Recent state and local opportunities show a concentration in environmental and occupational health testing — hazardous materials sampling for asbestos and lead, Legionella remediation and water quality analysis, microplastics characterization in drinking water, and DNA sample collection kits for criminal forensics. Issuing bodies span state environmental and health agencies, county public works and facilities departments, and state patrol crime laboratories. The County of Orange in California has posted multiple solicitations under or closely related to this code, signaling repeat demand from larger jurisdictions managing facility compliance and environmental risk.

Procurement activity concentrates in California and Nebraska, with California agencies accounting for the majority of recent opportunities. Representative recent solicitations include the County of Orange's On-Call Hazardous Materials Testing Services RFP (RFP0802753801WH, due May 6, 2025) seeking certified firms to perform asbestos, lead, and indoor air quality testing at county facilities; the State of California Department of General Services' Legionella Remediation Services IFB across Northern, Bay, and Southern regions (IFB 25-312523, due September 2 and September 22, 2026) requiring laboratory test analysis, disinfection procedures, and control measure planning; the California Environmental Protection Agency's Laboratory Analytical Services IFB (IFB 25-E0035, due June 10, 2026) for microplastics characterization in drinking and bottled water with a $250,000 maximum contract budget; and the State of Nebraska's DNA Database Buccal Collection Kits ITB (ITB 125399 OR, due July 24, 2026) specifying pre-assembled kits with collection devices and chain-of-custody components for the State Patrol Crime Laboratory. Set-asides and preferences appear standard across the code: DVBE participation minimums of 3 percent with incentive bonuses, California small business preferences of 5 percent, and local small business preferences where applicable.