NIGP 20119: Bandanas, Handkerchiefs, Ties, etc.

NIGP 20119 Bandanas, Handkerchiefs, Ties, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized apparel accessories and small textile items—primarily for law enforcement uniform components, correctional facility canteen resale, and school district uniform programs. Recent activity shows Massachusetts Department of State Police dominating the competitive landscape with repeated monthly RFQs for collar ornaments, badges, patches, garrison rain covers, BDU name tape, boot hooks, whistles, belts, caps, and necktie clips, alongside occasional procurement of cadet uniforms and shoe polish; the Department enforces strict manufacturer compliance and no-late-bid policies while reserving discretion to negotiate post-award for improved value. Beyond Massachusetts State Police, issuing bodies include the Missouri Department of Corrections (du-rag canteen resale), Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department (inmate underclothing), San Antonio Independent School District (school uniforms and promotional items), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (employee uniforms), Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (law enforcement insignia and accessories), and Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (embroidered patches). Scope spans law enforcement dress and tactical components, correctional textiles, school uniforms with embroidery and silk-screening, and retail-quality branded merchandise.

Massachusetts dominates recent posting volume with activity concentrated in April and June 2026, followed by activity in Texas (San Antonio ISD and school districts) and Florida (state highway patrol insignia procurement). Representative recent opportunities include the Massachusetts Department of State Police's RFQ 93rd RTT F27 CLT09 for badge wallets and trooper badges due June 29, 2026, and multiple companion RFQs posted June 22, 2026, covering riot ball caps, garrison rain covers, BDU name tape, and collar ornaments; the San Antonio Independent School District's RFP 26-008(BS) for school uniforms for approximately 7,000 students across specialty campuses, proposals due March 17, 2026, with mandatory Student Voucher Program participation for disadvantaged students; and the Florida Highway Patrol's ITB-038-26 for badges, pins, and accessories from multiple manufacturers with up to two contractor awards and bids due March 3, 2026. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner procurement (posted May 11, 2026) and the MBTA uniform RFP (posted February 11, 2026, proposal due March 30, 2026) represent higher-value multi-year opportunities with substantial volume, pre-bid meetings, and supplier diversity scoring. Set-asides and preferences vary: San Antonio ISD mandates 20 percent SWMBE participation; Orange County offers 5–8 percent local small business and DVBE preferences; the MBTA weights supplier diversity at 25 percent of technical scoring; and Florida Highway Patrol requires E-Verify and state preference documentation from out-of-state bidders.