NIGP 20027: Folkloric Clothing

NIGP 20027 Folkloric Clothing, an Item code, encompasses protective apparel and specialized garments state and local governments procure for operational use, with recent solicitation activity centered on law enforcement and public-safety personnel outfitting. The City of Austin Police Department recently solicited motorcycle protective gloves — a representative category of work under this code — underscoring the practical scope: durable, performance-rated hand protection for officers engaged in motorcycle operations or tactical duty. State and local agencies buying under this code include municipal police departments and other public safety entities requiring certified protective gear to specification, often with brand and model restrictions tied to crash certification, materials standards, and long-term crash-replacement warranties. The work entails quoting, procuring, and delivering gear sized across multiple ranges (typically small through 3XL), all-inclusive pricing, and strict compliance with delivery windows and local wage and non-discrimination requirements.

The Austin Police Department's IFQ 8700 JG 1040, posted July 29, 2026 with quotes due August 5, 2026, exemplifies current activity: the department requested 100 pairs of motorcycle protective gloves across two specified brands—Rev'It Monster 3 Gloves (50 pairs) and Klim Vanguard GTX Long Gloves (50 pairs)—each model certified to CE Level 1 standards and delivered within 90 calendar days on an FOB Destination, lowest-price basis. The source provides no information on geographic concentration, repeat buyers beyond Austin, or activity in other states; the single solicitation record limits visibility into broader market trends or jurisdictional patterns under this code.