NIGP 06083: Shock Absorbers, Struts, etc.

NIGP 06083 Shock Absorbers, Struts, Etc., an Item code, covers automotive and fleet repair parts that state and local governments buy to maintain and repair vehicles and equipment across multiple jurisdictions. The scope includes OEM and aftermarket parts for shock absorbers, struts, and related suspension and braking components supplied through inventory management systems, parts supply agreements, and direct procurement channels. Recent solicitations show governments buying these parts both as part of broader fleet maintenance contracts and through targeted agreements with parts suppliers. The issuing bodies span school districts, counties, cities, and fire departments—all with fleet operations requiring consistent access to replacement parts and repair supplies. Brevard County in Florida, the School Board of Sarasota County in Florida, and the City of Orlando represent recent buyers in this space, alongside municipal fleet operations such as Atlanta's Department of Public Works.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, where Brevard County posted a Just-in-Time inventory management services solicitation (IFB, response due February 25, 2026) to supply automotive parts and equipment for a county fleet of 1,114 assets with an estimated annual budget of $730,000, and the School Board of Sarasota County issued Bid #26-0124 (response due February 12, 2026) for a one-year supply agreement for automotive and light truck repair parts with options to renew, specifying firm discounts off manufacturer list prices for OEM parts from 19 manufacturers. The City of Orlando conducted a sole source procurement in March 2026 for Apex 2 Strut Kits (rescue equipment) from Southern Rescue Tools, demonstrating that specialized strut products also move through municipal procurement channels. The City of Atlanta's Department of Public Works issued an IFB (response due May 1, 2026) for heavy-duty trailers, repair services, and parts supply, indicating that trailer-related suspension and repair components are part of larger integrated fleet procurements. Geographic concentration in Florida reflects recent solicitation activity, though cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell expand potential buyer reach across multiple states and jurisdictions.