NIGP 52046: Leather Preparation, Repairing and Working Equipment

NIGP 52046 Leather Preparation, Repairing And Working Equipment is an Item code that captures specialized fabrication, repair, and maintenance services for leather and canvas goods, as well as associated tools and equipment used in these trades. State and local governments procure under this code primarily for leather and canvas repair services supporting operational equipment — marine-grade canvas covers, tarps, and rigging for harbor patrol and maritime operations, as well as instructional equipment and supplies for vocational training programs in leather work, cosmetology, and related skilled trades. Issuing bodies include county sheriffs' departments, independent school districts, and other municipal agencies. The work ranges from custom fabrication and waterproofing of marine articles to time-and-material repair contracts and the supply of instructional materials and equipment for career technical education programs.

Recent activity spans Texas and California. The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner in California issued an IFB in March 2026 (solicitation MA06026010722SC, due February 6, 2026) for repair and replacement of canvas and marine articles supporting Harbor Patrol at Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, and Sunset Beach, structured as a time-and-material contract with standard and after-hours labor rates; the contract carries a three-year term with two optional one-year renewals and offers a five percent preference for County of Orange Local Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certified bidders. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued an RFP (solicitation 26-101, due June 5, 2026) for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 CTE program areas including barbering and cosmetology, seeking specialized equipment, materials, and support services; the contract runs one year with four optional one-year renewals, encourages HUB, MWBE, and SBE participation, and began September 1, 2026.