NIGP 49526: Biology Specimens and Cultures (Including Microbial): Complete Ecosystems, etc.
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 0 | 4 |
UNSPSC codes for 49526
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About NIGP 49526
NIGP 49526 Biology Specimens And Cultures (Including Microbial): Complete Ecosystems, Etc., an Item code, covers the procurement of biological specimens, cultures, testing kits, reagents, and related technical services that state and local governments use for public health testing, environmental monitoring, education, and corrections supervision. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions acquiring biological cultures and specimen-processing services for stormwater technology evaluation, offender drug testing, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening, and high school science curriculum materials. The mix of issuing bodies spans county governments (Escambia County, Florida; Collin County, Texas), state health departments (Florida Department of Health), school districts (Clark County School District, Nevada), and community colleges (Hudson Valley Community College, New York); no standout repeat buyers appear in the recent activity, though health testing services dominate the value-weighted volume in this code.
Geographic spread includes Florida, Texas, Nevada, and New York, with activity distributed across state agencies, county-level corrections and environmental programs, and K–12 and higher-education institutions. Representative recent opportunities include Escambia County's RFP for Bio-Health Pod Systems stormwater technology demonstration and suitability evaluation (PD2526098, due August 14, 2026), Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department's RFP 2026-327 for offender specimen collection and drug testing services covering approximately 25,031 annual tests with an estimated contract value of $600,000 (due July 23, 2026), the Florida Department of Health's single-source procurement (SS15530) for Hologic Panther maintenance services, reagents, and STI testing kits across department laboratories for $2,897,905 over two years (due April 23, 2026), and Hudson Valley Community College's RFP26543 for a benchtop bioreactor system for mammalian cell culture and bioprocess education (due April 30, 2026).
Quick answers
What is NIGP 49526?
NIGP 49526 is Biology Specimens and Cultures (Including Microbial): Complete Ecosystems, etc., an item in NIGP 15, Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 49526?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 49526 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (4).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 49526?
NIGP 49526 maps to 14 UNSPSC codes, including 41116134 Molecular biology reagents or solutions or stains, 41116135 Molecular biology quality controls or calibrators or standards and 41116140 Parasitology or mycology test kits or supplies.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 49526?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 49526 is Bio-Health Pod Systems Stormwater Technology Demonstration and Suitability Evaluation Project- Re-Solicit from Florida, posted September 28, 2026.
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