NIGP 54541: Machine Work Station Center and Components (incl. Tool Changing, Transfer, and Way-Type Machines)

NIGP 54541 Machine Work Station Center And Components (Incl. Tool Changing, Transfer, And Way-Type Machines), an Item code, covers CNC lathes, machining centers, and related precision machine tools that state and local governments acquire for manufacturing, maintenance, and technical education. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing complete CNC equipment platforms (lathe and machining center combinations), individual precision machine tools, and recertification or transfer services for installed equipment. The issuing bodies span university systems, transit authorities, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional and higher-education consortia.

Texas A&M University System posted two separate ITBs for CNC equipment in June and July 2026 (TAMUSITB260540, due July 13, 2026; TAMUSITB260542, due July 23, 2026), with submissions required through the AggieBid procurement platform and questions directed to Sterling Crowdus at soprocurement@tamus.edu. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority solicited recertification and transfer of HPE equipment under RFQ REQ2099591 (due August 5, 2026), subject to FOB Destination freight terms, Net 30 payment, and strict delivery schedules. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP 061626 (due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment spanning multiple Washington counties and public entities nationwide, though law enforcement equipment sits outside traditional machining-center procurement and may reflect NIGP taxonomy overlap. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the Pacific Northwest, with university systems and regional transit authorities as primary buyers.