NIGP 65541: Chemicals, Photographic

NIGP 65541 Chemicals, Photographic (Item) covers photographic chemicals and related supplies that state and local governments procure for law enforcement documentation, forensic analysis, evidence processing, and institutional record-keeping. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects demand from law enforcement agencies and cooperative purchasing consortia establishing multi-jurisdictional contracting vehicles for equipment and materials that support police operations, crime scene investigation, and digital/analog documentation workflows.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (due June 16, 2026) to establish a contracting solution for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, alongside numerous other jurisdictions and public entities across the United States and Canada. The resulting contract will be available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and direct questions to rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation documents are available exclusively through the portal; no set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or specific budget ranges were identified in available documentation.