NIGP 27934: Clothing, Custom (18th Century Reproduction)

NIGP 27934 Clothing, Custom (18th Century Reproduction), Item code, describes custom apparel procurement for operational and administrative use by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code captures modern occupational and institutional clothing rather than historical reproduction wear. State and local buyers under this code source battle dress uniforms, tactical fatigue clothing, t-shirts, embroidered headwear, and institutional apparel including polo shirts, hoodies, and jackets for fire departments, school districts, and other public agencies. Vendors must typically demonstrate three or more years of custom apparel experience, carry general liability insurance in the $1 million to $2 million range, and deliver turnaround on orders within one to three weeks using screen printing, embroidery, heat-seal appliques, and graphic design services. Issuing bodies include municipal fire departments, independent school districts, and city procurement offices sourcing on behalf of operational and administrative departments.

The City of Phoenix Fire Department posted RFQ 26-0058 on March 26, 2026, seeking battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, name tags, gear bags, and embroidered hats for Arizona Task Force 1 and FEMA Urban Search and Rescue program support, with a response deadline of April 16, 2026, and contract start of June 27, 2026. Magnolia Independent School District in Montgomery County, Texas, issued RFP 03-0226 on March 2, 2026, for custom apparel services including t-shirts, polo shirts, button-up shirts, hoodies, jackets, caps, and pants with embroidery and screen printing, also due April 16, 2026, with contract start anticipated June 1, 2026. Both solicitations require firm and fixed pricing on a per-unit basis with potential price increases permitted only with advance written notice and buyer approval; Phoenix's contract carries a five-year initial term while Magnolia ISD's contract runs one year with four optional one-year renewals.