NIGP 07528: Files, Ignition, Tungsten Point

NIGP 07528 Files, Ignition, Tungsten Point is an Item code that encompasses specialized ignition and electrical components for automotive and equipment applications, as evidenced by state and local procurement activity centered on supplying repair parts for vehicle fleets. State and local governments under this code procure new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and in-house brand ignition, electrical, and related automotive components to support fleet maintenance operations. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code include school districts and county purchasing departments operating vehicle fleets; the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, represents the primary identified buyer in recent activity.

The School Board of Sarasota County issued Bid #26-0124 (IFB) in January 2026 to establish a one-year supply agreement for automotive and light truck repair parts, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. The solicitation required firm percentage discounts off current manufacturer list prices for new OEM parts across 19 specified manufacturers including Autolite, Bosch, Fram, Gates, Monroe, Moog, Mopar, Motorcraft, Philips Lighting, Stant, Timken, and Wagner, with deliveries to the Transportation Garage at 301 Old Venice Road, Osprey, Florida, stock orders requiring 48-hour turnaround and special orders requiring seven business days. The response deadline was February 12, 2026; recommended awards were posted on or about March 17, 2026 for Board action on March 24, 2026. The School Board encouraged participation from small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses and applied Florida preference adjustments for in-state bidders. No specific budget or guaranteed minimum order value was disclosed.