NIGP 54533: Lathe, Metalworking, Accessories and Supplies

NIGP 54533 Lathe, Metalworking, Accessories and Supplies is an Item code under which state and local governments procure metalworking lathes, CNC-equipped machining centers, and related accessories for technical education programs and operational needs. Recent solicitations show demand concentrated in CNC equipment—both standalone lathes and integrated machining systems—as well as specialty models for curriculum-specific applications. Issuing bodies include higher education institutions (university systems and technical colleges), county governments through cooperative purchasing vehicles, and law enforcement agencies seeking equipment through multi-jurisdictional cooperative frameworks. The work spans equipment acquisition, replacement of obsolete machinery, and standardized contracting solutions designed to support thousands of public entities across multiple states and entity types.

Texas A&M University System issued two ITBs in quick succession: TAMUS-ITB-26-0540 for CNC equipment (due July 13, 2026) and TAMUS-ITB-26-0542 for a CNC lathe and machining center (due July 23, 2026), both requiring registration and electronic submission through the AggieBid platform. Central Georgia Technical College issued an eRFQ (83500CGT0000059) in February 2026 for two Sole Brand Pro-Cut PCX15-6ADP Lathes with accessories, requiring exact brand and model matching with no substitution permitted. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, issued RFP 061626 on behalf of participating entities including Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) to establish a cooperative contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental and public entities nationwide; the response deadline was June 16, 2026. Activity spans Texas, Georgia, Minnesota, and Washington, with cooperative purchasing vehicles expanding geographic reach and participant base.