NIGP 84502: Aerodynamic and Aeronautical Testing Devices (Laboratory Type) and Wind Tunnels

NIGP 84502 Aerodynamic and Aeronautical Testing Devices (Laboratory Type) and Wind Tunnels, an Item code, covers specialized equipment for aviation and aeronautical research and testing procured by state and local education authorities. Granite School District in Utah is currently seeking an aviation wind tunnel through a notice of intent to award without competitive bidding (AP26016SS, response deadline February 27, 2026), citing either single-source availability or impracticality of standard procurement under Utah Code. The District requires vendors to maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits and commercial general liability coverage of at least one million dollars per occurrence with a two million dollar aggregate, register with E-Verify, and comply with federal and state employment discrimination laws. Deliverables must ship F.O.B. destination within five days of purchase order receipt with all transportation costs borne by the contractor, and the District retains thirty days post-delivery for inspection and acceptance. Contractors must warrant goods for one year as new, unused, and free from defects, with invoicing due within thirty days of delivery and payment due within thirty days of correct invoice receipt.

Recent procurement activity under this code is limited to the Granite School District solicitation in Utah. The notice does not disclose the award value, budget range, or the identity of the single source the District intends to designate. No other state or local opportunities appear in the current pipeline, indicating this code sees infrequent activity among state and local jurisdictions. Any vendor wishing to challenge the non-competitive designation on grounds of competing sources or equivalent offerings must submit detailed documentation to Angela Pontius at alpontius@graniteschools.org prior to the February 27, 2026 deadline.