NIGP 20528: Data Entry and Remote Job Entry Devices, Voice Activated: Voice Recognition, Voice Digitization, Speech Synthesizers, etc., Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 20528 Data Entry And Remote Job Entry Devices, Voice Activated: Voice Recognition, Voice Digitization, Speech Synthesizers, Etc., Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code under which state and local governments procure ruggedized mobile computing hardware and peripherals for field operations and institutional use. The recent solicitation activity shows school districts purchasing hardened tablets with robust processing power, high-capacity storage, rugged certification standards, and bundled peripherals—devices engineered for demanding educational and operational environments rather than consumer-grade mobile hardware. Issuing bodies under this code include school districts pursuing technology modernization for classroom and administrative support.

Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) posted an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) on October 19, 2026 (notice numbered 26087ITQDST) for 42 TekVision Poseidon 10-inch Celeron Tablets with 2D scan modules and dock station chargers, with response due April 15, 2026. The tablets must meet Intel Celeron N5105 minimum processor, 8GB memory, 128GB SSD storage, 10-point capacitive multi-touch display, Windows 11 with TPM 2.0, IP 65 certification, and MIL-STD-810G military-standard durability rating. Acceptable alternatives include Zebra ET60W and ET65W models. Vendors must submit pricing via the District's specified portal with mandatory compliance documentation including debarment certification, non-collusion affidavit, drug-free workplace certification, and foreign country of concern attestation. The procurement is subject to federal funding compliance including Buy American provisions and USDA civil rights requirements. The District encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veterans, and Minority-Owned businesses registered with the Office of Supplier Development.