NIGP 45047: Knives, Pocket

NIGP 45047 Knives, Pocket is an Item code that sits within the broader law enforcement and tactical equipment procurement category. State and local governments solicit pocket knives under this code primarily as components of law enforcement equipment packages, bundled with other tactical gear, duty wear, and officer safety tools. The recent activity shows pocket knives being procured as part of comprehensive law enforcement equipment solutions rather than as standalone commodity purchases, reflecting how most jurisdictions source officer equipment through integrated frameworks rather than line-item buys.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based service cooperative operating under Washington state cooperative purchasing law (RCW 39.34), posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, seeking law enforcement equipment vendors to serve participating entities across Washington state counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, with expansion available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation does not identify specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors in available documentation. Vendors must access all solicitation materials, submit questions, and complete proposals exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; inquiries may also be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. This cooperative purchasing vehicle allows selected vendors to provide equipment solutions across multiple jurisdictions under standardized contracting terms.