NIGP 60048: Counterfeit Scanning Devices (Including Detector Pens)

NIGP 60048 Counterfeit Scanning Devices (Including Detector Pens), an Item code, covers currency and document authentication tools that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, security, and administrative verification purposes. The recent solicitation activity shows demand from law enforcement agencies seeking integrated equipment packages that include counterfeit detection capability alongside broader security hardware. Issuing bodies pursuing this code span multiple jurisdictions — counties, municipalities, and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across dozens or hundreds of public entities. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, serves as a representative buyer, consolidating procurement across participating jurisdictions and extending purchasing access to school districts, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and other public sector entities.

Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for Law Enforcement Equipment, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, encompassing Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and numerous other jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. The cooperative structure allows a single award to serve thousands of governmental agencies across multiple states, making this a high-leverage opportunity for vendors able to meet standardized contracting terms and broad geographic deployment. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; no set-aside designations, budget ranges, or incumbent vendor information appears in available documentation. Contact Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930 for general procurement inquiries and use the portal's Question-and-Answer feature for technical questions.