NIGP 68082: Remote Operations Equipment

NIGP 68082 Remote Operations Equipment, an Item code, encompasses the sale, trade, and provisioning of specialized equipment used by state and local agencies for remote monitoring, surveillance, and field operations. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying remotely operated vehicle systems, remote monitoring and data-logging software with cloud integration, used and confiscated firearms exchanged for new tactical rifles, and law enforcement protective equipment. Issuing bodies include city police departments, municipal water treatment facilities, and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and participating agencies.

The code sees activity across multiple states. Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department (Georgia) posted a trade-in bid for 306 used confiscated firearms plus upper receivers exchanged for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11" tactical rifles with sealed bids due October 14, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, posted an RFP for uncrewed and remotely operated vehicle systems with related technology and services due October 22, 2026, available to participating entities across Minnesota, South Dakota, and additional states. The City of Tampa posted an intent to single-source Telog Enterprise Remote Monitoring Software for its David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility, covering monthly subscription services, equipment, repair parts, and technical support for groundwater-level monitoring required under the city's ASR permit. The City of Charlotte solicited proposals for NIJ-compliant body armor for sworn law enforcement personnel, with proposals due July 29, 2026. Sourcewell also posted an RFP for Law Enforcement Equipment on April 28, 2026, with proposals due June 16, 2026, establishing a cooperative purchasing vehicle for member entities.