NIGP 56523: Foam, Shredded (for Pillows)

NIGP 56523 Foam, Shredded (For Pillows), an Item code, covers loose-fill polyester or polyfoam materials used as pillow and cushion stuffing in state and local procurement. State and local governments purchase this commodity primarily for institutional use—furnishings in correctional facilities, dormitories, schools, and public housing—and for resale through municipally operated discount stores or thrift operations. The code captures bulk orders of shredded foam fill in various densities and compression ratings, typically sourced through competitive bids on commodity schedules or cooperative purchasing agreements. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and public safety, county sheriffs' offices, city public works and facilities management departments, school districts, and housing authorities. Activity under this code remains relatively low-volume compared to broader furniture and furnishing categories, reflecting the specialized nature of institutional pillow and cushion procurement and the prevalence of integrated furniture contracts that bundle fill materials with finished goods.

No recent state and local contract opportunities for NIGP 56523 appear in available procurement records. The sparse activity under this Item code suggests that most jurisdictions procure shredded foam fill as a subordinate line item within broader furniture or institutional bedding RFPs rather than as a standalone commodity solicitation, or source it through existing cooperative purchasing frameworks without issuing new public notices.