NIGP 20028: Formal Clothing (Tuxedos, Formal Gowns, etc.)

NIGP 20028 Formal Clothing (Tuxedos, Formal Gowns, Etc.), an Item code, covers the procurement of formal wear including tuxedos, formal gowns, and related apparel by state and local government agencies. State and local bodies purchase formal clothing primarily for official ceremonies, state dinners, diplomatic events, and other high-protocol occasions where agency representatives must maintain formal dress standards. Issuing bodies include state departments, municipalities, and special-event authorities that host or coordinate formal government functions. The procurement mix typically involves either bulk purchases of standardized formal wear for uniformed or ceremonial staff, or one-off acquisitions for specific state occasions.

The source provides no recent state and local contract opportunities under this Item code, indicating limited current procurement activity in this commodity class.