NIGP 45047: Knives, Pocket

NIGP 45047 Knives, Pocket is an Item code representing utility and tactical knives purchased by law enforcement and public safety agencies. State and local governments buy pocket knives under this code as part of broader law enforcement equipment procurement, typically bundled with other tactical gear and duty-equipment packages. The issuing bodies sourcing this commodity span multiple jurisdictions — counties, municipalities, and special-purpose districts — often coordinated through cooperative purchasing vehicles that standardize contracting terms across dozens of participating public entities.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for Law Enforcement Equipment with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. This cooperative procurement vehicle encompasses participation from Washington state counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, along with numerous other jurisdictions and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The resulting contract framework is structured to serve thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public sector organizations. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; no set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, or specific award values were disclosed in the available documentation.