NIGP 59004: Buckles, Belt and Clothing

NIGP 59004 Buckles, Belt And Clothing is an Item code describing specialized apparel and accessories that state and local governments procure for uniformed personnel, educational programs, and departmental operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing fire department uniforms with embroidered and silk-screened branding, tactical gear with rank insignia, hi-visibility outerwear, leather goods, and inmate clothing as part of broader departmental supply agreements. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal fire departments, county government supply operations, and school districts. The City of Owensboro Fire Department and Escambia County, Florida represent active buyers in the uniform and apparel supply space, with Owensboro conducting single-source competitive procurements for consolidated vendor management and Escambia County establishing multi-vendor price agreements through cooperative purchasing vehicles.

Geographic activity centers on the South and Southeast, with recent solicitations posted from Kentucky, Texas, and Florida. The City of Owensboro issued RFB 4473 on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, seeking a qualified supplier with a minimum five years in business to provide uniforms, shoes, leather goods, and equipment exclusively to the Owensboro Fire Department under a single-award contract. Escambia County, Florida posted ITB PD 25-26.019 on March 12, 2026, establishing a price agreement for inmate clothing and uniforms alongside broader departmental supplies across multiple vendors, with bid responses due December 3, 2025. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued RFP 26-101 on April 17, 2026, with proposals due June 5, 2026, for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources, though this procurement spans multiple NIGP codes beyond apparel. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction; Klein ISD actively encourages HUB, MWBE, and SBE participation, while Escambia County offers local business price-match provisions.