NIGP 45024: Cords and Ropes Including Accessories: Cotton, Manila, Nylon, Sisal, etc.

NIGP 45024 Cords and Ropes Including Accessories: Cotton, Manila, Nylon, Sisal, Etc., an Item code, covers specialty cordage and rope products that state and local governments procure for operational, safety, and maintenance use across departments and field operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing military-grade paracord, nylon rope, polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine in volumes ranging from small tactical quantities to bulk inventory supporting multi-location operations. The issuing-body mix spans city procurement offices, county sheriffs' departments, county fire rescue services, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. Cities of Philadelphia and Tampa and Hillsborough County in Florida appear as recent active buyers; the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department in California solicited Job Order Contracting for security electronics and detention equipment that includes cordage-related services. Scope extends from micro purchases of specialty paracord to consolidated inventory replenishment contracts supporting facilities that operate continuously.

Geographic activity centers in Florida and California based on recent postings, with multi-state reach through cooperative purchasing vehicles. Representative opportunities include the City of Philadelphia's micro purchase (Solicitation B2728153) for 550 Type III paracord in black and yellow, quotes due October 15, 2026; the City of Tampa's RFQ (26-P-00489) for cord and rope inventory across twelve line items with delivery within five business days, quotes due August 25, 2026; and Hillsborough County's ITB (ITB2600319) for janitorial and operational supplies that includes rope and cordage among consumables for 47 fire stations, bids due July 24, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, issued RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment available to participating entities across multiple states, with proposals due June 16, 2026. Contract terms typically run one year with firm fixed pricing, FOB Destination delivery, and standard insurance and compliance requirements.