NIGP 05538: Heaters, Defrosters, and Defogging Systems

NIGP 05538 Heaters, Defrosters, and Defogging Systems is an Item code under which state and local governments procure automotive climate control components and systems for fleet maintenance and vehicle service operations. Recent solicitation activity shows government buyers sourcing these parts as part of broader fleet management, automotive repair supply agreements, and specialized vehicle procurement—embedded within larger parts-supply and inventory-management contracts rather than as standalone purchases. The code attracts school districts, county governments, and special-purpose districts managing transportation and facilities fleets.

Recent opportunities span Florida and California. The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida issued Bid #26-0124 (due February 12, 2026) for a one-year automotive and light truck repair parts supply agreement covering 19 named manufacturers with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, requiring firm percentage discounts off manufacturer list prices and F.O.B. destination delivery to the Transportation Garage. Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of Fleet Services in Florida, posted solicitation B52621 (bid opening February 25, 2026) for just-in-time inventory management services supplying automotive parts and equipment to maintain a fleet of 1,114 county assets across multiple departments, with estimated annual spend of $730,000 and a five-year contract term. The Santa Clara County Library District in California issued RFP-LIB-FY26-0530 (due March 4, 2026) for one custom-built bookmobile vehicle featuring climate control and LED lighting systems, with a budget ceiling of $300,000 and a two-year initial contract term. These solicitations indicate government procurement activity centered on parts supply contracts, fleet maintenance inventory systems, and specialized vehicle builds rather than component-level procurement.