NIGP 82505: Back Scratchers and Oilers

NIGP 82505 Back Scratchers And Oilers, an Item code, addresses a narrow product category that state and local governments procure for workplace wellness, facility operations, and employee comfort programs. The code covers manual and mechanical back-scratching devices and oils or ointments formulated for back and muscle care — products typically purchased in small volumes as part of broader office supplies, facility maintenance, or occupational health initiatives. Issuing bodies under this code span state departments, county facilities management offices, municipal public works departments, and school districts, though the Item code itself represents a low-dollar, low-frequency procurement category that rarely drives standalone solicitations.

No recent state and local contract opportunities appear in the available records for NIGP 82505, indicating minimal standalone procurement activity under this code. When purchasing occurs, it typically rolls into broader RFQ or IFB notices for office supplies, janitorial products, or employee wellness services rather than as a dedicated solicitation. Business development professionals should monitor cooperative purchasing vehicles and state-level supply contracts for office and wellness products, where back scratchers and therapeutic oils may appear as line items within larger furniture, supply, or health-services agreements.