NIGP 49525: Biology Specimens and Cultures (Except Microbial)

NIGP 49525 Biology Specimens and Cultures (Except Microbial), an Item code, encompasses laboratory specimen collection, analysis, and testing services that state and local governments procure for compliance, public health, and operational purposes. Recent solicitations show the code covering air quality specimen analysis (asbestos and mold samples), offender drug testing and specimen collection, and laboratory draws for custody populations. Issuing bodies include county school districts, county community supervision departments, and county corrections facilities—primarily operational and regulatory agencies that outsource specimen handling and lab work rather than maintain in-house capacity. The scope demands specialized certifications (SAMHSA lab accreditation, asbestos and mold licensing, phlebotomy credentials), turnaround commitments (same-day to five-day reporting), and often in-house laboratory infrastructure with trained microbiologists or environmental analysts.

Pinellas County School District in Florida posted an ITB on October 9, 2026 (due November 6, 2026) for Indoor Air Quality Services valued at approximately $100,000, requiring prime bidders with Florida asbestos and mold certifications and an in-house lab within 25 miles. Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department in Texas solicited an RFP for Offender Specimen Collection and Drug Testing Services with an estimated value of $600,000 and a July 23, 2026 proposal deadline. Marion County, Oregon posted an ITB on July 10, 2026 (due July 24, 2026) for Laboratory Testing Services and Phlebotomy for Adults in Custody. Activity appears concentrated in counties managing corrections, community supervision, and school operations across Texas, Florida, and Oregon.