NIGP 68056: Gun Cleaning Supplies: Patches, Rods, Silicone Cloths, Solvents and Brushes, etc.

NIGP 68056 Gun Cleaning Supplies: Patches, Rods, Silicone Cloths, Solvents And Brushes, Etc., an Item code, encompasses the consumable and reusable components that law enforcement agencies use to maintain firearms in operational readiness. State and local governments soliciting under this code are buying complete gun cleaning kits and individual component supplies—hard plastic storage boxes, universal cleaning rods with multiple attachments, safety glasses, hearing protection, cleaning solvents and oils, brushes, jags, patches, and chamber cleaning components compatible with rifles, shotguns, and handguns. The issuing bodies include state departments of public safety, municipal police departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional law enforcement networks. Recent solicitations show both large volume procurements by state-level agencies and smaller micro-purchases by individual cities.

The Texas Department of Public Safety posted an IFB in June 2026 for blanket gun cleaning kits to supply approximately 160 recruits per class across 2–4 schools per year, with 17 distinct components per kit and a contract term of one year with a possible six-month extension. The City of Philadelphia conducted a micro-purchase solicitation for gun cleaning supplies and accessories in April 2026 through May 6, 2026, with a contract value ceiling of $43,000, effective April 23 through June 30, 2026, to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based local government cooperative, solicited Law Enforcement Equipment proposals by June 16, 2026, for use across its participating entities, though specific component details were not disclosed in available materials. Procurement activity under this code spans multiple states including Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, and Minnesota, with both state centralized purchasing and city-level direct procurement driving demand.