NIGP 26054: Models, Manikins, and Instructional Aids

NIGP 26054 Models, Manikins, and Instructional Aids, an Item code, encompasses teaching materials, equipment, and supplies that state and local governments—primarily school districts—procure to support classroom instruction across subject areas and student populations. Under this code, state and local buyers acquire general instructional materials in core subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies), special education resources (assistive technology, deaf education materials, materials for students with vision impairments), English as a Second Language and bilingual instructional content, and ancillary equipment such as 3D printers, robotics supplies, and ROTC gear. School districts issue these solicitations as competitive RFPs with evaluation criteria typically weighted toward price, vendor reputation and quality, alignment with district needs, past vendor performance, and long-term cost. Contracts generally run for two to three years with renewal options.

Katy Independent School District in Harris County, Texas represents the recent activity visible in this code. Katy ISD issued RFP #2428KD-A on July 10, 2026 (with an earlier May 29, 2026 posting), soliciting teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services across multiple campuses with a proposal deadline of May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract term runs through October 22, 2027, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Vendors must submit proposals via Katy ISD's OpenGov eProcurement platform or in sealed form to the Purchasing Department at 6301 South Stadium Drive, Katy, Texas 77493. The district requires vendor responses to demonstrate alignment with instructional needs, competitive pricing, and compliance with Texas Education Code certifications and background-check requirements. No set-aside designations or guaranteed minimum purchase volumes were specified in the RFP, and the district reserves the right to award multiple vendors or make no awards.