NIGP 73096: Tube Testers: Radio, TV, etc.

NIGP 73096 Tube Testers: Radio, TV, Etc., an Item code, encompasses equipment and components used for testing and diagnosing radio, television, and related electronic systems that state and local governments procure for facilities maintenance, library operations, emergency communications infrastructure, and law enforcement. The actual buying activity under this code spans micro purchases for branch library locations, technology equipment procurement for municipal facilities, in-building radio frequency enhancement systems for emergency responder communications, and radio and accessories for sheriff departments. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal procurement offices (City of Philadelphia, City of Pembroke Pines, City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement) and county sheriffs' offices (Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff), reflecting a mix of general-purpose city procurement and specialized law enforcement and public-safety acquisitions.

Recent activity clusters in the Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, with documented solicitations from Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The City of Philadelphia issued a micro purchase RFQ (B2728093, Branch Oct.) due October 6, 2026, for equipment distributed across five Free Library branch locations with a total contract amount not to exceed $45,000 and a 365-day term. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued an IFB (IFB-26-0355) due July 10, 2026, for a five-year turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement contract beginning August 25, 2026, requiring turnkey design, installation, and testing using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems with NICET-certified personnel and an Arizona-licensed professional engineer. Santa Clara County issued two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories for the Office of the Sheriff (RFQPRCFY260713 due June 17, 2026, and RFQPRCFY270060 due July 24, 2026), representing repeat acquisition activity within the same fiscal period. The City of Pembroke Pines issued a technology equipment quotation (ED26QQ02) due July 9, 2026, subject to Davis-Bacon wage determination and HUD Section 3 compliance, indicating federal funding involvement in municipal technology procurement.