NIGP 49590: Tissue-Processing Equipment and Supplies (for Histology): Cryostats, Flotation Baths, Microtomes, Paraffin Embedment Systems, etc.
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | California | 1 | 1 |
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About NIGP 49590
NIGP 49590 Tissue-Processing Equipment and Supplies (For Histology) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure histology laboratory equipment, supplies, and services—including microtomes, cryostats, embedding systems, and related consumables—as well as outsourced histology analysis and testing services. Recent solicitations show a split between equipment and supply purchases (cryostats, coverslippers, stainers, reagents) and dedicated histology laboratory service contracts where the work itself is outsourced to qualified providers. State and local issuing bodies range from county medical examiners and public health laboratories to state health departments and state investigative agencies. Cook County, Illinois appears twice in the recent window with separate solicitations for histology and toxicology supplies and for a coverslipper and stainer combination instrument, signaling ongoing refresh or expansion of laboratory capacity.
Geographic activity spans Illinois, California, Georgia, and Florida, with Georgia's Bureau of Investigation posting two histology procurement opportunities within weeks in late April and early May 2026. The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Public Health Laboratories issued a single-source procurement on April 2, 2026 (due April 23, 2026) for a $2.897 million two-year contract covering Hologic Panther instrument maintenance, reagents, and testing supplies for STI and molecular testing. Brevard County, Florida posted an RFQ on April 6, 2026 (due April 7, 2026) seeking a qualified histology laboratory service provider for postmortem specimen analysis, requiring College of American Pathologists accreditation, state certification, and professional liability and general liability insurance of $1 million each. Cook County, Illinois issued two IFBs in mid-June 2026: solicitation 2457-09110 RR for histology and toxicology supplies (due July 22, 2026) and solicitation 2672-04030 for a histology coverslipper and stainer combination (due July 29, 2026). The State of California posted RFB IS-26200981 on May 19, 2026 (due June 4, 2026) requiring CBE certification for participation.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 49590?
NIGP 49590 is Tissue-Processing Equipment and Supplies (for Histology): Cryostats, Flotation Baths, Microtomes, Paraffin Embedment Systems, etc., an item in NIGP 15, Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 49590?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 49590 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (2) and California (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 49590?
NIGP 49590 maps to 35 UNSPSC codes, including 12162900 Paraffin asphaltene control agents, 41102900 Histology equipment and 41102901 Tissue embedding stations.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 49590?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 49590 is Cooling Tower Maintenance Services from California, posted October 19, 2026.
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