NIGP 28724: Circuit Boards, Modular, Printed (Pcb), and Proto

NIGP 28724 Circuit Boards, Modular, Printed (PCB), and Proto is an Item code under which state and local governments procure custom and standard printed circuit boards for equipment integration, repair, and system modernization. Recent activity shows universities and utilities buying specification-driven PCB components — the University of Wisconsin-Madison issued an RFB for APxF Rev K3 Custom Printed Circuit Boards due July 20, 2026, and Lubbock Power & Light (a municipal utility in Texas) solicited circuit breaker assemblies incorporating protective relays and current transformers as part of substation equipment upgrades. The issuing bodies under this code span higher education, municipal utilities, and school districts; Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas posted an IFB for electronic equipment, parts, repairs, rentals, and services (due September 24, 2026) that covers component procurement alongside broader electronics support. Activity concentrates in Texas and Utah, with secondary representation from Wisconsin and municipal utility districts across the country. The code sees episodic but purposeful procurement driven by equipment replacement cycles and infrastructure modernization rather than high-volume commodity buying.

Recent solicitations reflect narrow, engineered specifications tied to operational systems rather than generic inventory. The University of Wisconsin-Madison's RFB specified a custom board revision and required online submission through ShopUW+; Lubbock Power & Light's RFP #7137-26-ELD (due September 24, 2026) demanded 15kV outdoor vacuum circuit breakers with SEL protective relays, IEEE and NESI compliance, and factory testing, with award expected October 20, 2026 and delivery by March 21, 2027. Northside ISD's replacement IFB (succeeding IFB 2024-160) signals vendor consolidation pressure — the District required all incumbents to recompete or lose future business. Evaluation emphasis shifts from low cost to technical compliance, delivery schedule, and vendor experience; Lubbock Power & Light weighted adherence to specifications and life-cycle cost at 30 percent each. Geographic concentration in Texas and Utah reflects municipal infrastructure modernization and university research equipment cycles, with competitive participation open to firms meeting technical certifications (FCC licensure, contractor licensing, insurance, and debarment compliance).