NIGP 57525: Computer Output Microfilm/Microfiche (Com) Units: Com Recorders, Com Cameras, Com Tape/Recorder, etc.

NIGP Item 57525 Computer Output Microfilm/Microfiche Units comprises microfilm and microfiche scanning and recording equipment that state and local governments procure for records digitization, facility security surveillance, and document archival. Recent solicitations show the code encompassing both legacy microfilm scanners—specifically ViewScan 10MP and 20MP units for document digitization—and modern network surveillance cameras including Axis and Ubiquiti UniFi systems. School districts, municipal library systems, city technology departments, and county government agencies issue solicitations under this code. The New London Board of Education in Connecticut, the City of Philadelphia's Free Library, and the City of Pembroke Pines Technology Services Department have posted camera and scanner procurements since late March 2026. Procurement vehicles range from sealed competitive bids and RFPs to micro purchase quotations under $50,000, with responses typically due within two to four weeks of posting.

Recent activity concentrates in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, and California. The City of Philadelphia has issued two separate micro purchase solicitations for ViewScan microfilm scanners (B2626994 due May 11, 2026, and B2727362 due July 22, 2026, each capped at $43,000 to $45,000 respectively) to supply library microfilm departments across multiple regional branch locations. The New London Board of Education issued sealed bids (202614CONL) for brand-specific UniFi camera equipment across four school sites, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026; the procurement required authorized UniFi distributor status and delivery within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The City of Pembroke Pines solicited Axis network cameras (TS26QQ01, due February 12, 2026) to replace end-of-life systems across city facilities. The State of California issued a request for bids (RFBIS26200854, due May 1, 2026) for touchpanel hardware parts through its Unified Form (CUF) cooperative purchasing framework. Set-aside and preference programs appear selectively—the New London procurement offers 15 percent local vendor preference, while the California solicitation includes CBE certification tracking for small business and disadvantaged enterprise participation.