NIGP 34573: Personal Distress Warning Devices

NIGP 34573 Personal Distress Warning Devices, an Item code, covers wearable alarm pendants and related accessories that state and local governments procure for emergency response, facility security, and protective services. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying body alarm pendants compliant with OSHA standards and electrical safety listings (UL, FMRC, or NEMA), typically including nylon pendant cases and associated hardware. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice exemplifies the primary user base—corrections and public safety agencies seeking new, current-production distress signaling equipment for facility operations. Purchasing consortia such as H-GAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council) also manage cooperative vehicle access to this commodity on behalf of member jurisdictions, broadening reach across multiple state and local entities.

The code shows activity concentrated in Texas, where the TDCJ procurement (Solicitation IW249953, due May 27, 2026) sought Ciscor body alarm pendants and cases on an IFB basis, and H-GAC announced cooperative purchasing access through its electronic vendor portal as of May 2026. Delivery timelines under recent solicitations run 14 calendar days as standard, with pricing firm for 30 days post-award. Texas procurement requirements include HUB set-aside eligibility, E-Verify compliance, and Texas Government Code certifications on child support, disaster relief, and boycott restrictions. Payment terms run 30 days after invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion—whichever is later. No specific award values appear in the available solicitation documents.