NIGP 87530: Frozen Semen

NIGP 87530 Frozen Semen, an Item code, covers the purchase of animal genetic material and related breeding stock by state and local agencies. Based on recent solicitations, the code encompasses female embryos, heifers, and related livestock procurement for state correctional facilities and county animal control operations. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Pinal County, Arizona represent the issuing-body mix, suggesting activity spans state corrections departments and county animal services agencies. Work solicited includes embryo and livestock acquisition for breeding and animal-control programs.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted IFB IW264335 on September 17, 2026, requesting bids for female embryos and heifers with a due date of October 1, 2026, using electronic submission through the Bonfire portal. Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 264131 on May 14, 2026 (due June 4, 2026), for veterinary services supporting animal care and control—a related but distinct animal-husbandry procurement indicating that state and county animal agencies use this code for both genetic material acquisition and complementary veterinary service contracting. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Arizona. The solicitations mandate electronic submission, insurance requirements, and references; the TDCJ contact is Carolyn Dahlen at Carolyn.dahlen@tdcj.texas.gov, (936) 437-3885.