NIGP 78593: Vocational Equipment and Supplies
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Texas | 2 | 0 |
UNSPSC codes for 78593
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About NIGP 78593
NIGP 78593 Vocational Equipment and Supplies, an Item code, covers hands-on training equipment and consumable materials that community colleges, school districts, and state workforce agencies procure to support career and technical education programs—welding systems and electrodes, robotics labs with industry certifications, electrical motor learning systems, and specialized supplies for automotive, heavy equipment, and cybersecurity instruction. Recent solicitations show community colleges and school districts as the dominant buyers, with Texas colleges (Collin College, Collin County Community College District) and independent school districts (Northside ISD, Donna ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Klein ISD) representing the largest share of visible activity, supplemented by university workforce-development initiatives (Savannah State University's advanced robotics and security operations lab) and state vocational rehabilitation programs (Texas Workforce Commission's independent living services for older individuals who are blind).
Texas and Georgia account for the most recent posting activity, with secondary procurement from Massachusetts and California. Representative opportunities include Collin College's three-year, $400,000-annualized ITB for welding materials, supplies, and equipment (FY2024-ITB-020, due March 19, 2024); Massasoit Community College's bid for a Basic Electrical Motors Learning System and DC Generators Learning System for its Heavy Truck and Equipment Technology program (Bid 2026-06, due April 7, 2026); Savannah State University's eRFQ for an Advanced Robotics and Integrated Security Operations Center Computing Networking Labs facility aligned with FANUC, CompTIA, and SANS certifications (eRFQ 54800ERFQ0000016902026, due April 13, 2026); and Northside Independent School District's IFB for curriculum and instructional supplies districtwide, including benchmark assessments, STEM resources, and CTE materials (IFB 2026-066, due April 30, 2026, with FOB Destination delivery required and multi-supplier awards anticipated). Multi-vendor awards are standard across school district procurement; community colleges and state workforce agencies frequently structure awards to establish flexibility in sourcing specialized equipment and consumables.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 78593?
NIGP 78593 is Vocational Equipment and Supplies, an item in NIGP 25, School and Library Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 78593?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 78593 posted in the last 90 days are Massachusetts (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 78593?
NIGP 78593 maps to 15 UNSPSC codes, including 56121802 General shop tool storage cabinets or cabinets with tools, 56121803 Woodworking tool storage cabinets or cabinets with tools and 56121804 Instructors technical desk.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 78593?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 78593 is Bid 2027-03 HVAC Controls and Fault Troubleshooting Learning Systems Package from Massachusetts, posted August 20, 2026.
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