NIGP 16088: Vacuum Packaging Equipment and Supplies, Meat

NIGP 16088 Vacuum Packaging Equipment And Supplies, Meat is an Item code encompassing equipment and consumables used for vacuum-sealing and preservation of meat products in commercial food service and institutional kitchen settings. State and local governments procure vacuum packaging machines, bags, rolls, sealing strips, and related supplies primarily through school districts, county facilities, and municipal food service operations that operate cafeterias, commissaries, or central preparation kitchens. The equipment supports food cost management, waste reduction, and extended shelf life for bulk meat purchases in institutional dining environments.

Recent solicitation activity under this code is limited. Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026, for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources and equipment across 17 distinct CTE program areas including agricultural science, health sciences, hospitality, and other specialty tracks; proposals were due June 5, 2026, through the Bonfire purchasing system. While the Klein ISD solicitation encompasses a broad range of instructional equipment and supplies across multiple CTE domains rather than vacuum packaging equipment specifically, it represents the only recent state and local opportunity identified under this code. The absence of dedicated vacuum packaging solicitations in the current opportunity pipeline suggests limited procurement velocity under this Item code at present, with buying activity likely concentrated among school districts with established food service operations and specialized culinary training programs rather than across a broad cross-section of state and local jurisdictions.