NIGP 05085: Silk Screen Process Supplies

NIGP 05085 Silk Screen Process Supplies is an Item code under which state and local governments procure art supplies, embroidered and screen-printed apparel customization, and craft materials for district-wide educational programs, emergency services, and recreational departments. Recent solicitations show school districts, city fire departments, and parks-and-recreation agencies buying finished goods and supplies that incorporate silk screen or embroidery techniques — including custom-printed fatigue uniforms, embroidered hats and name tags, and general art and craft stock — rather than raw silk screen equipment or chemicals. The work spans from routine procurement of consumable art supplies to specialized uniform customization for public safety operations, with vendors expected to maintain adequate warehouse inventory and deliver within 10 to 30 days of order placement.

The code draws activity from school districts, municipal fire and emergency services, and city parks departments across the Sun Belt and beyond. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio issued IFB2026096 on July 7, 2026, for districtwide art supplies and equipment with responses due July 30, 2026. The City of Phoenix Fire Department solicited battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, Velcro name tags, gear bags, and embroidered hats through RFQ260058 (response deadline April 16, 2026) for Arizona Task Force 1 and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue compliance, requiring professional-grade UV-resistant and colorfast customization delivered FOB to Phoenix within 30 days of order. Columbus Consolidated Government's Finance Department issued Request for Bids No. 26-0014 in February 2026 for arts, craft, hobby, and recreational supplies supporting parks and recreation programming, with an estimated annual volume of $30,000 to $50,000 and a two-year contract term renewable for three additional one-year periods.