NIGP 62080: Pens (General Writing Types): Ball Point, Nylon Tip, Plastic Tip, Roller Ball, etc.
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 0 | 1 |
UNSPSC codes for 62080
About NIGP 62080
NIGP 62080 Pens (General Writing Types): Ball Point, Nylon Tip, Plastic Tip, Roller Ball, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure writing instruments and promotional merchandise bundled as customizable branded items for agency use and public outreach. Recent solicitations show pens are typically acquired as components within larger promotional product packages — stylus pens, imprinted merchandise sets, and apparel with silk-screening or embroidery — rather than as standalone writing instruments. Issuing bodies include transit authorities, school districts, and other public agencies that source promotional items on an as-needed basis with logo imprinting and customization. The mix spans regional transit authorities like the Madison County Mass Transit District in Illinois and large urban school districts like San Antonio ISD in Texas, each treating promotional merchandise procurement as a turnkey service bundled with design, imprint, and delivery.
Recent activity appears concentrated in the South and Midwest. The Madison County Mass Transit District (Agency for Community Transit) posted an ITQ on March 24, 2026 with a March 31 response date for promotional items including 2,500 stylus pens imprinted with RideFinders branding, delivery by April 23, 2026 to Pontoon Beach, Illinois; the contract is federally funded through CMAQ grants from the Illinois Department of Transportation and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. San Antonio ISD issued RFP 26-007 on February 6, 2026 with a March 3 response date for customizable promotional products and incentives including apparel with silk-screening and embroidery services on a one-year contract with four optional renewals, with a mandated 20 percent SWMBE participation requirement by dollar value and public opening at SAISD Procurement Services in San Antonio, Texas. Both opportunities require F.O.B. destination pricing, design approval cycles, and compliance with federal or state civil rights and procurement regulations tied to grant funding or tax-exempt district status.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 62080?
NIGP 62080 is Pens (General Writing Types): Ball Point, Nylon Tip, Plastic Tip, Roller Ball, etc., an item in NIGP 19, Office Supplies, Related Items, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 62080?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 62080 posted in the last 90 days are Georgia (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 62080?
NIGP 62080 maps to 7 UNSPSC codes, including 44121700 Writing instruments, 44121701 Rollerball pens and 44121703 Fountain pens.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 62080?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 62080 is IWQ 139434 Purchase of Disposable Stylus from Georgia, posted September 29, 2026.
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