NIGP 20732: Computer Instructional Aids and Training Devices

NIGP 20732 Computer Instructional Aids and Training Devices, an Item code, encompasses software platforms, hardware simulators, curriculum materials, and professional development services that state and local governments deploy to train employees and students in specialized operational, safety, and technical competencies. Recent solicitations show the code capturing everything from phonics instruction and air brake simulator systems to Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software training, F5 network technology credentials, Cal-OSHA compliance instruction, and commercial driver licensing programs. The issuing bodies span school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools), state law enforcement and public safety agencies (Michigan State Police, Broward County, City of Tampa), municipal departments (City of Pasadena, City of Palm Bay), counties (San Mateo County), and regional education service centers (Region One Education Service Center in Texas). School districts and municipal fleet and public works departments appear as repeat buyers, with procurement vehicles ranging from sole-source notices and notices of intent to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (Hillsborough County, Broward County, City of Tampa, City of Palm Bay), Texas (Region One Education Service Center), California (City of Pasadena, San Mateo County), and Michigan (Michigan State Police). Recent representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools' Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source Commodities for Brainspring Phonics First professional development and instructional materials for exceptional student education teachers, posted October 19, 2026, with a seven-business-day posting period ending March 17, 2026; the City of Palm Bay's Invitation for Bid for a Commercial Driver's License Training Program, posted April 30, 2026, with bids due May 19, 2026; the City of Pasadena's RFP for Cal-OSHA safety training consultant services across municipal departments, posted September 30, 2026, with proposals due September 25, 2026; San Mateo County's RFQ for F5 training credits (twenty-five units at $60.00 per unit), posted August 19, 2026, with quotations due August 28, 2026; Broward County's open-end contract solicitation for a Cellular Training Platform for Taxi Drivers using Engage by Cell or equivalent, posted July 28, 2026, with proposals due August 11, 2026 and local-vendor and small-business preferences available; and the City of Tampa Fleet Maintenance Division's sole-source intent for Consulab air brake training equipment, posted June 11, 2026, with a quoted package totaling $86,295.00.