NIGP 60052: Dictating Machines; Transcription Machines

NIGP 60052, Dictating Machines; Transcription Machines, is an Item code under which state and local governments procure audio recording and transcription equipment for law enforcement, administrative, and operational use. The single recent opportunity on file shows a cooperative purchasing vehicle structure, with Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issuing a Request for Proposals on behalf of participating entities to establish a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment that encompasses dictating and recording devices alongside broader equipment categories. The solicitation reflects demand from counties, municipal public safety agencies, school districts, and other public entities seeking standardized procurement access to equipment through a cooperative framework rather than individual jurisdictional buys.

Sourcewell's RFP #061626, posted May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, targets multiple Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and extends availability to public entities throughout the United States and Canada through a participating-addendum structure. The cooperative model prioritizes vendor access to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments rather than a single issuing body, and vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov. No specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors are identified in available documentation. The recent-opportunity block contains only one solicitation record, indicating limited current activity under this code in the state and local market.