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

NIGP 70032 Imprinting Machine Systems Including Accessories and Supplies, Silk Screen, an Item code, covers custom screen-printing services that state and local governments procure for both high-volume public communications and smaller branded apparel applications. Recent solicitations show demand for screen-printing paired with fulfillment and mailing services, specialized color matching and registration tolerances, and eco-friendly ink options where feasible. Issuing bodies range from city departments managing public outreach (Atlanta Department of Transportation and Department of Watershed Management) to state natural-resource agencies producing branded merchandise (California Department of Fish and Wildlife). The work includes production of water-quality reports, bill inserts, brochures, postcards, and department-branded apparel, with turnaround requirements ranging from rush orders to calendar-year deadlines.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the South and West. The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and Department of Transportation issued an IFB for specialized printing, mailing, and fulfillment services with a due date of August 5, 2026, requiring vendors to register on atlsuppliers.com and deliver high-volume materials with strict production timelines throughout the fiscal year. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife posted an RFQ for custom screen-printing on 25 windbreaker jackets (RFQ R6 S2660010) due August 4, 2026, specifying Pantone color matching, 1mm registration tolerance, 300 ppi minimum resolution, and non-toxic ink where possible, with delivery to Ontario, California and contract completion by December 31, 2026. Both opportunities reflect active procurement in mid-2026 with immediate deadlines.