NIGP 54518: Gin Machinery

NIGP 54518 Gin Machinery, an Item code, encompasses law enforcement equipment sourced by state and local governments through cooperative purchasing vehicles and traditional procurement channels. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code captures equipment acquisitions supporting law enforcement operations across diverse jurisdictions and public entities. Issuing bodies under this code include state governments, counties, cities, school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations acting through cooperative purchasing arrangements. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, has emerged as a significant procurement facilitator, leveraging cooperative purchasing authority under state law to establish contracting solutions that serve thousands of public entities across multiple states.

Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment, posted May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, exemplifies current activity under the code. The solicitation encompasses participation from Washington state counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, alongside numerous other jurisdictions and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. Vendors submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; questions are directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract(s) will establish a framework available to participating addendum signatories, enabling standardized procurement across a broad public-sector spectrum. No specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in available solicitation materials.