NIGP 70032: Imprinting Machine Systems incl. Accessories and Supplies, Silk Screen

NIGP 70032 Imprinting Machine Systems Including Accessories and Supplies, Silk Screen is an Item code covering embroidery, screen printing, and related customization services that state and local governments procure as part of broader uniform and apparel supply contracts rather than as standalone equipment or machine systems. State and local buyers under this code include cities and their operational departments (fire departments, public works, transit authorities) and municipalities contracting for branded and custom-printed materials to support employee uniforms, emergency response gear, signage, and administrative communications. The Phoenix Fire Department RFQ for battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, embroidered hats, and Velcro name tags exemplifies the scope: vendors must provide in-house embroidery and screen printing capabilities as part of a full-service apparel supply contract, with UV-resistant, heat-tolerant, colorfast finishing suited to field operations. Similarly, the City of Madison's citywide printing and mailing services RFP and Salt Lake City's printing materials and supplies solicitation for sign shop operations show that state and local agencies bundle imprinting and customization within larger procurement vehicles for operational apparel, signage, and administrative documents rather than acquiring silk-screen machines, presses, or production equipment directly.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona (Phoenix Fire Department, RFQ-26-0058, response deadline April 16, 2026) and Wisconsin (Madison, RFP 1500802026, response deadline April 3, 2026), with secondary activity in Utah (Salt Lake City, RFB SLCI26050, closed February 27, 2026). Cities and municipalities dominate the issuer base, with Phoenix, Madison, and Salt Lake City appearing as repeat active buyers. The Phoenix RFQ illustrates the full scope of customization: 220 BDU pants and jackets, 165 sweatshirts, and 120–220 headwear units annually, all requiring embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachments, with a five-year contract term and firm-fixed pricing for two years followed by allowable annual increases with 60 days' notice. Vendors must carry $2,000,000 commercial general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage; no incumbent information or enterprise set-asides are disclosed. The Madison RFP (April 3, 2026 deadline) encompasses 580,000 weekly printed pieces for water utility billing and 127,000 monthly pieces for tax notices, evaluated on 65 technical points and 35 financial points with local vendor preference worth 5 points. Salt Lake City's IFB (February 27, 2026 deadline, now closed) sought printing materials and supplies for sign shop operations with best-value award and MWBE participation goals where applicable.