NIGP 49543: Geology, Earth Science

NIGP 49543 Geology, Earth Science is an Item code tracking the purchase of geologic materials and simulants for educational and research purposes. State and local governments buy specialized earth science specimens and teaching materials under this code, including lunar and planetary regolith simulants used in STEM curriculum and hands-on learning environments. The buying base spans school districts and their operational departments focused on science education and experiential learning pathways.

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, Purchasing and Distribution Services Department posted a Notice of Intent to sole-source five tonnes of Anorthosite Highlands Simulant from Space Resource Technologies for its ePathways Department in July 2026, with a response deadline of June 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST under procurement 25260122S-VG; the approximate annual expenditure was $20,000. Other vendors could submit evidence of comparable products by the June 9 deadline to challenge the sole-source designation. Contact Victoria Gonzalez at (407) 320-0262 or gonzalvm@scps.k12.fl.us for inquiry.