NIGP 52084: Thread, Shoe Stitching

NIGP 52084 Thread, Shoe Stitching is an Item code under which state and local governments procure thread used for shoe manufacturing and repair. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has been the primary recent buyer under this code, soliciting shoe thread for what appears to be in-house or facility-based shoe production or maintenance operations. The scope of work is straightforward: vendors supply thread suitable for shoe stitching applications, though detailed specifications regarding material composition, weight, color, or quantity have not been disclosed in posted solicitations.

The issuing-body mix shows concentration in Texas state corrections procurement. The TDCJ has posted at least two shoe thread solicitations in the past six months—IW253974 (posted July 1, 2026, with responses due July 15, 2026) and IW247219 (posted April 30, 2026, with responses due April 27, 2026)—suggesting recurring demand. The second TDCJ solicitation included mandatory Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting requirements with quarterly reporting obligations, indicating contract value and complexity sufficient to warrant formal HUB participation planning. Responses are submitted electronically through the TDCJ Procurement Portal and Bonfire Hub. Geographic activity is limited to what the source shows: Texas. No other states or local jurisdictions appear in recent posted opportunities under this code.