NIGP 54533: Lathe, Metalworking, Accessories and Supplies

NIGP 54533 Lathe, Metalworking, Accessories And Supplies is an Item code covering manual and CNC lathe equipment, milling machines, and related machining center purchases that state and local governments buy for operational workshops, manufacturing programs, and equipment-intensive departments. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments of transportation, state university systems, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple county and municipal jurisdictions. The scope of work spans heavy-duty precision lathes with digital controls and full accessory packages—including chucks, steady rests, coolant systems, and safety guards—as well as horizontal milling machines and CNC machining centers. Equipment specifications typically emphasize newly manufactured current-model units with manufacturer warranty, strict electrical and safety certification (UL or CSA), and delivery with installation and service support requirements.

Recent opportunities reflect activity across the Midwest and South, with Illinois Department of Transportation posting two solicitations (manual lathe and horizontal milling machine, both due August 10, 2026, open to all vendors through BidBuy) and the Texas A&M University System posting two ITB notices for CNC lathe and machining center equipment (due July 23, 2026, and July 13, 2026, respectively, through AggieBid). Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing vehicle, issued an RFP for law enforcement equipment (due June 16, 2026) intended to serve multiple counties and jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. Bidders typically must meet standard state certifications, carry specified levels of general commercial liability and workers' compensation insurance, and provide firm pricing with no separate freight line items; subcontracting is often prohibited in favor of direct manufacturer or authorized dealer relationships.