NIGP 09548: Cases (for Barber and Beauty Kits)

NIGP 09548 Cases (For Barber and Beauty Kits), an Item code, describes protective and storage containers for cosmetology and barbering tool kits that state and local governments procure as part of broader equipment and supplies inventories for career and technical education programs. The code sees activity primarily from school districts establishing standing vendor relationships for classroom instruction supplies, where cases function as part of bundled cosmetology and barbering equipment purchases rather than as standalone items. Issuing bodies under this code are predominantly independent school districts in Texas seeking discount-pricing agreements on printed catalogs to give instructional staff flexibility in sourcing specific items across multiple vendors based on value and availability.

Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas, posted RFP #011326-894 on March 21, 2026, for cosmetology equipment and supplies with a response deadline of April 8, 2026, using a catalog discount bid method. The solicitation names cases implicitly within the broader scope of barber jackets, capes, manikins, styling kits, clippers, scissors, and complementary tools required for classroom instruction and administrative use. The contract term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions, and the district intends to award multiple vendors to distribute purchasing volume based on competitiveness across product categories. Shipping, handling, and F.O.B. Destination delivery are included in quoted prices, and the district does not guarantee minimum purchase volumes. No specific budget range, set-aside designations, or incumbent protections are noted in the solicitation.