NIGP 20644: Drives: Compact Disk, ROM, etc.

NIGP 20644 Drives: Compact Disk, Rom, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure external storage devices, often bundled with computing equipment purchases. Recent solicitations show demand for external hard drives paired with laptop and desktop computer acquisitions, typically specified with fixed capacity and interface requirements. The issuing bodies include state information technology procurement offices and unidentified municipalities in Pennsylvania, reflecting a pattern of storage-device procurement tied to broader IT capital refresh cycles rather than standalone storage projects.

Activity under this code appears limited in the recent-opportunities record. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-561 for Apple Branded Products and Related Services (posted July 28, 2026, with a response due date of November 19, 2021) on behalf of state agencies, local governments, and higher education institutions across Texas, with historical statewide Apple product sales of $949.35 million across fiscal years 2018–2021 year-to-date; external storage and peripheral devices were named as eligible categories within that broader scope. A Pennsylvania municipality (identity not disclosed in the source) posted solicitation B2727682 (posted August 3, 2026, due August 7, 2026) for 10 MacBook Pro units paired with 5 external hard drives, requiring vendor-supplied installation and configuration. The cooperative purchasing vehicle Sourcewell (State of Minnesota local government unit) issued RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (posted May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026) on behalf of multiple Washington counties and participating entities nationwide, though the specific inclusion of storage devices within that scope is not detailed in the available documentation.