NIGP 45076: Solder and Babbitt Metals

NIGP 45076 Solder and Babbitt Metals, an Item code, covers specialized metals and alloys used in joining, bearing, and wear-surface applications across state and local government operations. The actual procurement activity under this code appears limited; the most recent state and local opportunity posted reflects a broad law enforcement equipment cooperative solicitation rather than direct solder or babbitt metal purchases, suggesting that demand for these commodities within state and local procurement channels is either embedded in larger equipment or maintenance contracts, episodic, or sourced through standing cooperative agreements rather than standalone RFPs or IFBs.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit operating as a service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, on behalf of participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, along with numerous other jurisdictions and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation targets law enforcement equipment available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, nonprofits, and tribal governments. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; no documents are available through Washington's Electronic Business Solutions system. The source does not identify set-aside designations, budget ranges, or specific award values.