NIGP 79520: Buttonhole Machines

NIGP 79520 Buttonhole Machines, an Item code, encompasses sewing and textile equipment that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, correctional, and public-safety apparel programs. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects a broader cooperative purchasing approach to law enforcement equipment procurement rather than buttonhole machines in isolation. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issues cooperative contracts that participating entities across multiple states and Canada can draw upon for standardized equipment and supplies. The issuing-body mix includes state agencies, county governments, municipalities, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and other public entities that access these cooperative agreements. Counties in Washington State — Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima — are among the named participating entities, though the cooperative framework extends far beyond that region to cover jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada.

Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, seeking proposals to establish a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies and public entities. Vendors must submit proposals exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov and direct inquiries to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract will function as a cooperative agreement that participating entities can access through addenda, allowing flexibility in deployment across multiple jurisdictions. The solicitation does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors in publicly available documentation.