NIGP 47067: Speech Synthesizers

NIGP 47067 Speech Synthesizers, an Item code, covers speech-generating devices and related assistive communication equipment that state and local governments procure for special education programs, accessibility initiatives, and individuals with communication disorders. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts serving students with special education needs. Garland Independent School District's March 2026 solicitation for special education large and small equipment illustrates the actual scope: speech-generating devices specified alongside gait trainers, adaptive tricycles, standing frames, and other assistive technology resources. The equipment typically ships in small unit quantities—one to ten units per item—and vendors must meet federal debarment verification, Buy America Act compliance (51 percent domestic component costs), comprehensive general liability insurance ($250,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence), and state-specific boycott and critical infrastructure ownership restrictions. Evaluation emphasizes purchase price (40 points), quality and service capability (27 points), extent of offerings meeting district needs (20 points), vendor reputation and references (10 points), past district relationship (3 points), and compliance with historically underutilized business regulations.

Garland Independent School District (serving approximately 51,644 students across 71 schools in the Dallas–Fort Worth area) posted an RFP for special education equipment on March 12, 2026, with a same-day deadline and an estimated annual contract value of $50,000. The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with automatic renewal for four additional years unless cancelled by either party. Pricing must remain fixed for one year from award; subsequent increases cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index excluding food and energy. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the district evaluates line items separately or in combination. Electronic submission through Oracle iSourcing was strongly encouraged. All addenda closed by February 26, 2026. Recent state and local activity under this code appears limited to the reported opportunity; geographic scope is concentrated in Texas based on available data.