NIGP 59048: Patterns, Clothing

NIGP 59048 Patterns, Clothing (Item) covers tactical and specialized apparel that state and local governments procure for emergency response, public safety, and operational readiness—including battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, outerwear, headwear, and ancillary items such as gear bags and name tags. The scope encompasses custom embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachments, with procurement-grade durability and environmental resistance requirements (UV protection, heat tolerance, colorfast properties) tailored to regional operational conditions. Fire departments and emergency management agencies drive activity under this code, acquiring annual inventories to outfit personnel engaged in urban search and rescue, disaster response, and federal emergency management compliance programs.

The City of Phoenix Fire Department issued RFQ-26-0058 in March 2026, seeking annual quantities of 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 short- and long-sleeve t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120–220 units of embroidered headwear for Arizona Task Force 1 operational readiness and FEMA Urban Search and Rescue program compliance. The solicitation is a five-year contract commencing June 27, 2026, with firm and fixed pricing for the initial two years and permitted annual increases thereafter with 60 days' notice. Sealed offers were due April 16, 2026, with a pre-offer conference held April 2, 2026. Award requires $2,000,000 commercial general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage, and the contract is non-exclusive, allowing the City to procure from alternative sources for emergency requirements. Delivery is FOB destination within 30 calendar days of order placement.