NIGP 62544: Lens Cutting and Grinding Machines, Opthalmic

NIGP 62544 Lens Cutting And Grinding Machines, Ophthalmic is an Item code that describes machinery used to shape, cut, and finish optical lenses for eyewear and vision-correction applications. State and local governments procure this equipment primarily through cooperative purchasing vehicles and regional purchasing consortia that serve law enforcement, public health, and school district functions where vision screening and eyewear provision fall under their operational scope. The equipment typically supports in-house optical services or laboratory operations where public agencies fabricate, customize, or repair corrective lenses for employees, inmates, or constituents.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 to establish a statewide contracting solution for law enforcement equipment across participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with eligible jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. The RFP is structured to serve thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities through Sourcewell's participating addendum framework. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; all solicitation documents, amendments, and bidder lists are available exclusively through that portal. Questions should be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation does not identify specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors in available documentation.