NIGP 49556: Microbiology Equipment and Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 49556 Microbiology Equipment And Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, covers laboratory and diagnostic equipment services that state and local governments procure for specialized environmental, medical, and analytical purposes. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers contracting for in-house laboratory capacity and mobile diagnostic imaging equipment rather than purchasing equipment as discrete goods. The Pinellas County School District is soliciting an indoor air quality services contract requiring an in-house laboratory staffed with microbiologists and environmental analysts capable of same-day to five-day asbestos, mold, and air quality analysis, while the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is procuring mobile MRI and CT diagnostic imaging services for correctional healthcare. Both contracts reflect demand for equipment paired with certified personnel, specialized reporting, and quality assurance protocols rather than commodity equipment sales alone.

School districts and state health and human services agencies are the primary issuing bodies under this code. Pinellas County School District (Florida) issued an ITB for indoor air quality services with a response deadline of November 6, 2026, and an estimated contract value of approximately $100,000 for the term commencing December 16, 2026. Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued an RFP for mobile MRI and CT services with a July 31, 2026 response deadline and a five-year contract term. Both opportunities require extensive credentialing, insurance, and background clearances; Florida's solicitation mandates Florida licensing, asbestos credentials, and AIHA laboratory certification, while Utah's requires ARRT technologist certification, Board-Certified Radiologist interpretation, and Department of Corrections security clearance. Geographic activity spans Florida and Utah with likely additional opportunities in states operating correctional facilities and school districts managing aging building stock subject to environmental remediation.