NIGP 20149: Hoods, Mittens, Mufflers, Scarves, Warmers, etc. (for Cold Weather)

NIGP 20149 Hoods, Mittens, Mufflers, Scarves, Warmers, Etc. (For Cold Weather), an Item code, captures state and local procurement of outerwear and cold-weather accessories, though recent solicitation activity shows the code also encompasses broader apparel and accessories categories including t-shirts, polos, hats, caps, jackets, sweatshirts, and athletic uniforms, often bundled with customization services such as screen printing and embroidery. School districts are the primary issuing body under this code, procuring apparel and accessories to outfit students, staff, and athletic teams across multiple campuses. The Temple Independent School District RFP posted September 1, 2026 illustrates the typical scope: a multi-vendor contract to supply apparel, hats, jackets, and related items with in-house decoration capabilities, spanning 15 campuses and approximately 8,700 students. Vendors must provide online catalogs, maintain consistent discount structures, offer turnaround times for both blank apparel and customized services including rush options, and deliver FOB Destination to multiple district locations. Contract awards are based on best value, accounting for price, product availability, quality, delivery, customization capability, and prior performance; the resulting contract runs one year with two optional one-year renewals, with no minimum purchase guarantee.

Geographic activity under the code centers in Texas, where Temple Independent School District's RFP00627 is due October 6, 2026. The school district remains the dominant buyer profile for this code. Vendors pursuing this segment should expect multi-campus distribution requirements, customization and decoration capabilities as a competitive advantage, online ordering infrastructure, and compliance with state education procurement statutes. Payment terms typically run Net 30 via Electronic Funds Transfer with freight prepaid by the vendor.