NIGP 62540: Eyesight Testing Charts

NIGP 62540 Eyesight Testing Charts is an Item code that categorizes vision screening and diagnostic instruments used by state and local health departments, county clinics, school districts, and other public health agencies. Based on recent solicitations, the code encompasses a broad range of ophthalmic equipment, testing supplies, and related services that support vision screening programs and clinical eye care operations rather than consumer-grade charts alone. The County of Santa Clara's June 2026 ITB for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories illustrates the scope: the procurement seeks qualified distributors and manufacturers capable of providing equipment, consumables, and authorized maintenance and repair services to support specialty ophthalmology departments and general county health operations. Issuing bodies include county health departments and specialty care centers; school district and municipal health services also procure under this code when vision screening programs are in scope. The all-or-none bid structure and three-year firm-pricing requirement are typical for state and local ophthalmic supply contracts.

Recent activity centers on California and the Pacific Northwest. The County of Santa Clara ITB-PRC-FY26-0664, posted June 21, 2026, with bids due July 10, 2026, is the primary representative opportunity; the County scheduled a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and requires apparent successful bidders to provide evaluation units for validation, with Contract Release Purchase Orders to follow based on historical purchase volumes. Geographic spread beyond California and Washington is not explicitly supported by the source material provided. Vendors should note that ophthalmic supply contracts typically demand qualified distributor or manufacturer status and authorization to provide maintenance and repair services, and that the all-or-none bid requirement means incomplete responses result in disqualification.