NIGP 25729: Communications Equipment, Defense and Homeland Security

NIGP 25729 Communications Equipment, Defense And Homeland Security (Item) encompasses fire and security alarm systems, intrusion detection, access control hardware and monitoring, full-body scanner systems for detention facilities, and related security infrastructure that state and local governments procure to protect public buildings, detention facilities, and critical infrastructure. Recent solicitations show counties, cities, and specialized transit or airport authorities buying turnkey system installations with 24/7 monitoring services, equipment maintenance and repairs, professional installation and network integration, and compliance certifications such as NFPA-72 and NFPA-13 requirements. Collin County, Texas has emerged as a repeat buyer in the code, with separate opportunities for sprinkler-head replacement at the county jail and a full-body scanner system for the detention facility. Issuing bodies across the code include county criminal-justice departments (jail and detention facilities), city parks and recreation departments, municipal airports, and state-level information security offices managing shared technology services for state and local customer agencies.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut. Collin County, Texas solicited replacement of institutional sprinkler systems (Tyco Raven units) in the county jail under IFB 2026-389 with bids due November 19, 2026, at an opinion of probable construction cost of $150,000. The City of Arlington, Texas Parks and Recreation Department issued an RFP for annual fire and security alarm monitoring services covering 43 security alarm systems and 17 fire alarm systems with proposals due October 29, 2026. Collin County also requested proposals for a full-body scanner system for its Adult Detention Facility under RFP 2026-155, with an estimated first-year upfront cost of $242,000 for hardware, accessories, and implementation; that opportunity closed September 17, 2026. Orange County, Florida procured security controls and secure door-and-lock replacement construction at the Corrections Bureau Reception Center under IFB Y26-750, with an estimated project cost of $7 million and bids due July 21, 2026. The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation solicited Security Access Control System Operation & Maintenance services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with proposals due June 29, 2026. Activity in the code reflects procurement cycles driven by facility compliance mandates, equipment lifecycle refreshes, and periodic technology upgrades to intrusion detection and access-control infrastructure.