NIGP 53030: Brief Cases, Brief Bags, and Portfolios

NIGP 53030 Brief Cases, Brief Bags, and Portfolios is an Item code capturing tactical and specialized bags that state and local governments procure for departmental operations, field personnel, and emergency services use. The scope spans tactical duffle bags, embroidered items used for identification or branding purposes, and related soft-sided carryware — products typically sourced through micro-purchases, annual requirements contracts, and best value procurements rather than commodity spot buys. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices and municipalities operating competitive bidding processes with responsive-and-responsible vendor evaluation and, in some cases, best value scoring incorporating qualifications and past performance alongside price.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Texas and Pennsylvania. The City of Richardson, Texas posted an RFQ for an annual requirements contract for embroidered items with a June 16, 2026 response date, structured as a best value competition requiring vendor qualifications, professional references, and detailed pricing submissions. The City of Pennsylvania issued a micro purchase IFB for tactical duffle bags due August 14, 2026, with award discretion to divide line items among multiple vendors or grant the entire procurement to a single lowest-responsive-and-responsible bidder. Both opportunities reflect municipal purchasing of specialized bags through formal competitive processes with full documentation packages and compliance requirements for eligible vendors.