NIGP 80537: Bobsled Equipment and Accessories

NIGP 80537 Bobsled Equipment and Accessories is an Item code under which state and local governments procure athletic and law enforcement protective equipment, apparel, and customization services. Recent solicitations show that the code encompasses broader athletic and specialized equipment procurement spanning university athletics programs and multi-jurisdictional law enforcement initiatives. The issuing bodies include higher education institutions (Albany State University, a Division II NCAA member), state cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit serving thousands of participating entities across the United States and Canada), and county governments in Washington state participating through cooperative purchasing frameworks. The scope of work includes athletic apparel and sports equipment for intercollegiate programs supplied on an as-needed basis, as well as law enforcement equipment solutions distributed through cooperative purchasing agreements to governmental agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Washington state and Georgia. Albany State University posted an eRFQ for Athletic Equipment, Apparel, and Customization Services with a March 26, 2026 response deadline to support its Division II athletics operations. Sourcewell, administering on behalf of participating entities including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties in Washington, issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment with a June 16, 2026 response deadline at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, with submissions required through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov. Both solicitations establish ongoing vendor relationships rather than one-time purchases, allowing selected suppliers to provide equipment and services across multiple jurisdictions and entity types on a continuing basis.