NIGP 12073: Preservatives, Net

NIGP 12073 Preservatives, Net is an Item code that covers preservation and protective materials, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows sparse concrete examples. The most visible solicitation activity involves equipment preservation and maintenance supplies supporting public-sector operations, with jurisdictions purchasing materials to protect and maintain assets ranging from marine vessels to law enforcement equipment. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under or adjacent to this code include county purchasing offices, state agencies coordinating cooperative purchasing vehicles, and specialized public entities managing fleet and equipment maintenance. Sourcewell, the Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, has posted multi-jurisdictional opportunities designed to establish contracting frameworks for equipment preservation across thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and tribal governments.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast. Sourcewell's RFP #061626, posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, solicited law enforcement equipment preservation and protective solutions on behalf of participating counties in Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and numerous other jurisdictions nationwide and in Canada. Chatham County, Georgia issued an IFB (solicitation 26-0038-4) on March 24, 2026 with a May 4, 2026 deadline for the purchase of two new Mercury outboard motors for marine patrol operations, representing the kind of specialized equipment preservation procurement common in this code. Both solicitations are being conducted directly through county portals and cooperative procurement platforms rather than state-managed systems, and neither identified set-aside designations or specific budget ranges in available documentation.