NIGP 49373: Spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption

NIGP 49373 Spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption is an Item code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, encompasses laboratory information management systems and related analytical instrumentation supporting public health operations. State and local governments buy these systems and instruments to support clinical diagnostics, environmental testing, and compliance-driven lab workflows across health departments, environmental agencies, and public health laboratories. Issuing bodies under this code include county health departments and state public health agencies that operate dedicated laboratory facilities serving regulatory and clinical missions.

The County of Santa Clara issued a Request for Information (RFI) on April 7, 2026, with a response deadline of April 22, 2026, seeking a modern, scalable lab information management system (LIMS) capable of supporting the full range of workflows for the County's Public Health Lab and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. No set-aside designations, budget parameters, or incumbent vendor restrictions were disclosed in the solicitation notice. Activity under this code appears concentrated in California; additional geographic spread cannot be confirmed from the limited recent-opportunity record available.