NIGP 49515: Aquariums and Supplies

NIGP 49515 Aquariums and Supplies, an Item code, encompasses the acquisition of aquatic containment systems, habitat structures, and related maintenance services that state and local governments procure for wildlife management, parks and recreation, and research operations. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying artificial fish habitat structures, diving and lake aerator maintenance services, specialized aquatic research tanks with temperature control systems, and long-term wildlife recipient site services for relocated species. The issuing bodies include state wildlife and transportation agencies, municipal parks departments, and university procurement offices, reflecting a mix of environmental stewardship, recreation management, and research applications.

Geographic activity centers on the Mountain West and South, with recent opportunities posted by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing (artificial sports fish habitat structures for Pineview Reservoir, IFB NC27-111, due October 2, 2026), the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department (diving services and lake aerator maintenance, RFP 26RFP089, due October 3, 2026), Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (long-term gopher tortoise conservation recipient site services, ITB16859, due September 14, 2026), the University of Wisconsin-Madison (aquatic containment systems and installation services, RFB 2026-UWMSN-01372, due August 7, 2026), and the University of Mississippi (specialized Living Stream aquatic raceways, sole-source procurement valued at $21,961, objections due July 15, 2026). The code draws activity from environmental compliance and habitat restoration projects alongside research and recreation support.