NIGP 19512: Braille Watches and Clocks

NIGP 19512 Braille Watches and Clocks, an Item code, covers tactile timekeeping devices designed for blind and visually impaired users. State and local governments procure these devices as part of broader rehabilitation and accessibility supply portfolios, typically bundled with complementary aids such as orientation devices, mobility equipment, and specialized household tools. The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division is the primary recent buyer, sourcing Braille watches and clocks alongside seven other product categories of disability aids and training materials through IFB 3202600146 posted in June 2026.

The Texas Workforce Commission's June 2026 procurement represents the sole recent opportunity in the source. The IFB seeks bids for eight product categories across six NIGP classes with 33 total line items; bidders selecting the Braille watches and clocks category must bid all line items within that class and provide percentage discounts off catalog list prices under fixed, FOB Destination terms with statewide delivery included. The contract anticipates an August 2026 start with an initial one-year term and up to four optional renewals, supported by historical annual compensation of $350,000 across all categories. Texas statutes permit bidders to claim preferences for goods produced by Texas vendors, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive materials. The procurement mandates a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan with a state goal of 5.28 percent utilization, and successful vendors must submit monthly Progress Assessment Reports documenting compliance and expenditures.