NIGP 50515: Bluing, Inks, and Vat Dyes

NIGP 50515 Bluing, Inks, And Vat Dyes, an Item code, encompasses colorants and dyeing agents that state and local governments procure for textile treatment, industrial printing, and specialized manufacturing processes. The code captures bluing compounds used in laundry and textile operations, printing inks for administrative and operational use, and vat dyes for fabric and material coloration in facilities management and production settings. State and local issuing bodies — including state departments, municipalities, school districts, and special-purpose districts — source these materials through standard procurement vehicles to support internal operations, maintenance of uniforms and textiles, and ancillary production activities.

The source material does not contain recent state and local contract opportunities under this code, indicating minimal current activity in the posted solicitation record.