NIGP 61589: Tape, Velcro Type (see 590-69 for Clothing Type)

NIGP 61589 Tape, Velcro Type (Item) covers adhesive-backed fastening tape and attachment systems that state and local governments procure as components of specialized uniforms, tactical gear, and equipment systems. Recent solicitations show the code functioning primarily as a sub-line item within larger uniform and apparel contracts where Velcro attachments enable customization, identification, and gear management — particularly for public safety agencies like fire departments and search-and-rescue units. The City of Phoenix Fire Department's March 2026 RFQ for battle dress uniforms, fatigue clothing, and embroidered headwear explicitly requires Velcro attachments for name tags and modular gear configurations, while Escambia County's broader departmental supplies ITB includes Velcro tape within its six-category product framework spanning office, safety, and uniform supplies. Issuing bodies under this code span fire departments, emergency management agencies, and county procurement offices managing multi-category supply agreements, typically working through RFQ and ITB notice types rather than standalone tape solicitations.

Geographic activity centers on Arizona and Florida based on current postings. The City of Phoenix RFQ (RFQ-26-0058, response due April 16, 2026) targets operational readiness for Arizona Task Force 1 and FEMA Urban Search and Rescue compliance, with a five-year contract commencing June 27, 2026; Escambia County's ITB (PD 25-26.019, originally due December 3, 2025 with a re-solicit posted March 12, 2026) establishes a twelve-month price agreement with renewal options through a multi-vendor structure requiring ISO 9001 and ANSI compliance. Both solicitations emphasize durability specifications suited to demanding operational environments—heat resistance and colorfast properties in Arizona, and broad departmental utility in Florida—with Velcro tape functioning as an enabling component rather than a standalone procurement driver.