NIGP 03552: Hot Air Balloons

NIGP 03552 Hot Air Balloons, an Item code, reflects state and local government procurement of recreational aerial equipment, specifically free-flying hot air balloons for public events and entertainment purposes. The scope of work under this code includes the purchase of complete hot air balloon systems ready for deployment, as evidenced by recent solicitations targeting individual units or small quantities for municipal use. Issuing bodies pursuing this code are primarily municipal governments; the City of Philadelphia issued a micro purchase for a U.S. Flag Free-Flying Hot Air Balloon in May 2026, representing the primary recent activity visible in state and local procurement channels.

Activity under this code is minimal. The City of Philadelphia's May 2026 RFQ for a U.S. Flag Free-Flying Hot Air Balloon with a response deadline of May 27, 2026 represents the only substantive recent opportunity. The Philadelphia procurement was structured as a firm-limit contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with eligibility contingent on quoting all line items and submission of a fully executed Consent and Authorization Agreement. Philadelphia encourages participation from diverse vendor communities and accepts optional LGBTQ applicant data forms and local business entity self-identification during the bidding process. No incumbent vendors, budget ranges, or geographic concentration pattern emerges from the limited recent activity; pursue this code only if your firm maintains stock or fulfillment capability for specialty balloon equipment and maintains active vendor registration in municipal e-procurement portals.