NIGP 87505: Anesthesia Equipment: Ventilators, etc.

NIGP 87505 Anesthesia Equipment: Ventilators, Etc., an Item code, frames state and local procurement for anesthesia systems and related medical equipment maintenance rather than ventilators alone. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying inhalant anesthesia systems for facility build-outs, preventive maintenance and calibration services for anesthesia machines at animal care facilities, and associated medical equipment support. Issuing bodies span county animal control departments, cities, and public universities. The University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services issued an RFQ for inhalant anesthesia systems supporting Knight Campus Building 2 build-out (posted April 7, 2026, due April 17, 2026). The City of Fort Worth issued RFQt #26-0110 for preventive maintenance services covering up to twenty-five units of anesthesia and medical equipment at two animal shelter locations (posted February 11, 2026, due February 20, 2026), requiring vendors to hold CBET certification, possess a minimum of three years' experience, and respond to emergency service requests within twenty-four hours. Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 264131 for veterinary services including animal examination, surgical services, and emergency care (posted May 14, 2026, due June 5, 2026), though this opportunity centers on veterinary delivery rather than equipment procurement.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, with recent solicitations in Arizona, Oregon, and Texas. The Fort Worth maintenance contract represents the most equipment-intensive opportunity, covering two service facilities with annual preventive maintenance and calibration for anesthesia machines, microscopes, and autoclaves on a one-year term with four optional renewals. The University of Oregon RFQ required response within ten days and directed interested vendors to the PCS website for full scope and technical specifications. Fort Worth's procurement is subject to the City's Small Business Program, and the Fort Worth contract required vendors to maintain Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim. No incumbent vendors or specific budget allocations were disclosed across these three opportunities.