NIGP 51064: Identification Pins, Tags, etc.

NIGP 51064 Identification Pins, Tags, Etc. is an Item code encompassing identification and recognition insignia, thermal boarding pass stock, bag tags, and related items that state and local governments procure for operational, ceremonial, and public-facing uses. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include cities, counties, and their subordinate departments—typically public safety agencies (police and fire departments), transit and airport authorities, and administrative offices requiring standardized identification or recognition products. Procurement volumes and contract values vary widely, from single-department purchases to multi-department awards covering multiple badge types, medals, coins, and pins. The work does not involve manufacturing or customization services; vendors supply finished goods or stock materials to specification, often with flexible ordering terms and renewal options spanning one to four years.

Recent activity centers on the Mountain West and California. Sacramento County is procuring bag tags, thermal boarding pass stock, and automated ticket stock for its Department of Airports through an RFP posted September 22, 2026, with a response date of May 21, 2026, issued on behalf of the Sacramento County Procurement Alliance (SCoPA) cooperative purchasing program. The City of Tucson issued an RFP (Solicitation 260122) due September 17, 2025, for badges, pins, medals, and accessories to serve the Tucson Fire Department, Tucson Police Department, and Public Safety Communications Department, with pre-bid scheduled for September 3, 2025. The Tucson solicitation includes Section 3 compliance requirements tied to federal funding and permits multiple awards across item categories. Both opportunities reflect typical state and local patterns: single-source or multi-award frameworks, one- to four-year initial terms with renewal options, and evaluation weighted toward price, vendor experience, design capability, and customer service performance.