NIGP 04552: Ovens, Microwave and Convection (Household)

NIGP 04552 Ovens, Microwave And Convection (Household), an Item code, encompasses microwaves and convection ovens that state and local governments procure for residential, institutional, and food-service kitchen environments. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring countertop and built-in microwaves ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet with turntable capabilities, single and double wall ovens with convection and bake functions, and combinations of appliances bundled with refrigerators and other kitchen equipment for residence halls, fire stations, and municipal facilities. Issuing bodies under this code include city purchasing offices (Philadelphia), county governments (Hillsborough County, Florida), state universities and systems (University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University System, Middle Georgia State University), and special-purpose entities (Houston Fire Department). Procurement notices appear as ITBs, RFBs, RFQs, and informal bids, typically with response windows of seven to thirty days and micro-purchase or open competitive structures that may award by line item or as a whole unit based on lowest responsive bid.

Activity is distributed across Florida, Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with no single jurisdiction dominating recent postings. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Philadelphia's micro-purchase bid (solicitation B2727543, due July 17, 2026) for a microwave, refrigerator, and toaster with a contract ceiling of $41,000; Hillsborough County's ITQ for nine kitchen and laundry appliances for fire stations (ITQ-26-00290, due June 18, 2026) with a project estimate of $41,183.79; the Texas A&M University System's ITB for Reed House appliances (TAMUS-ITB-26-0537, due July 7, 2026); and University of Wisconsin-Madison's RFB for residence hall and apartment appliances (2026-UWMSN-01230-RFB, due February 19, 2026). Most solicitations require FOB delivery, manufacturer warranties, and authorized-seller documentation; tax exemptions are standard across higher-education and municipal buyers.