NIGP 49578: Reptiles, Preserved

NIGP 49578 Reptiles, Preserved, an Item code, covers preserved reptile specimens — including taxidermied, dried, freeze-dried, or otherwise chemically or physically treated reptile materials — purchased by state and local governments for educational, research, or museum display purposes. State and local education agencies, natural history museums operated by cities or counties, and university extension services use this code to acquire specimens for classroom instruction, curatorial collections, and public exhibition. The preserved materials serve as teaching aids in biology and zoology programs, reference specimens for biodiversity documentation, and display elements in public-facing natural science facilities.

No recent state or local contract opportunities appear in current procurement records for NIGP 49578. This Item code reflects specialized, low-volume purchasing with infrequent solicitation activity across state and local government jurisdictions.