NIGP 96761: Precision Instruments (incl. Scientific, Measuring, Photographic, Optical, Laboratory, etc.)
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 0 | 3 |
UNSPSC codes for 96761
About NIGP 96761
NIGP 96761 Precision Instruments (Incl. Scientific, Measuring, Photographic, Optical, Laboratory, Etc.), Item tier, encompasses laboratory equipment, scientific measurement devices, and specialized instrumentation that state and local governments procure for environmental monitoring, research, law enforcement, and animal health operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring portable real-time particulate matter monitoring equipment, analytical laboratory instrumentation, X-ray imaging systems for veterinary care, and microscopy and chromatography apparatus for research and development. Issuing bodies include city environmental and code compliance departments, county government units participating in cooperative purchasing frameworks, higher education institutions, and state environmental protection agencies. The code captures both routine maintenance and repair services for specialized laboratory equipment and initial procurement of measurement and diagnostic instruments, with vendors often required to hold manufacturer certifications, provide emergency response capabilities, and maintain OEM-approved parts inventories.
Recent activity spans multiple states with particular concentration in Texas and Florida. The City of Fort Worth issued separate RFQs in February and March 2026 for X-Ray equipment services and portable particulate matter monitoring equipment for field-based environmental inspections, due March 6, 2026, and March 23, 2026, respectively. Texas Tech University posted RFP 2026-1190 on May 4, 2026, seeking laboratory equipment including centrifuges, chromatography systems, and microscope equipment for research initiatives under a best-value standard with HUB program compliance required. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, as a multistate cooperative purchasing vehicle for law enforcement equipment serving Washington state counties and participating entities across the United States and Canada, with proposals due June 16, 2026. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection posted a single-source procurement for Agilent Technologies analytical laboratory instrumentation maintenance and repair services valued at $457,000 over three years, with a May 5, 2026, deadline for vendor information, reflecting the specialized nature of high-end laboratory equipment servicing in this space.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 96761?
NIGP 96761 is Precision Instruments (incl. Scientific, Measuring, Photographic, Optical, Laboratory, etc.), an item in NIGP 18, Miscellaneous Commodities and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 96761?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 96761 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (3).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 96761?
NIGP 96761 maps to 7 UNSPSC codes, including 73171600 Manufacture of precision instruments, 73171601 Scientific instruments or measuring equipment manufacture services and 73171602 Medical or dental equipment manufacture services.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 96761?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 96761 is RFQt DataCenter InfraRed Scan from Texas, posted September 9, 2026.
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