NIGP 85047: Fur and Related Materials (incl. Feathers)

NIGP 85047 Fur And Related Materials (Incl. Feathers) is an Item code that covers specialized animal-derived materials—furs, feathers, and related products—used in state and local government instructional and operational contexts. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code captures procurement of these materials primarily for career and technical education (CTE) programs, particularly in barbering and cosmetology instruction where fur and feather materials serve as teaching aids, practice materials, or components in beauty and personal services curricula. State and local buyers under this code include independent school districts pursuing CTE resources and related instructional supplies. Klein ISD in Harris County, Texas exemplifies the issuing-body profile, though the code sees limited recent posting volume, suggesting concentrated rather than broad-based demand.

Klein Independent School District issued RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026, seeking Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 CTE program areas, with responses due June 5, 2026. The district's procurement encompasses barbering and cosmetology materials and supplies alongside resources in agriculture, construction, arts, health sciences, and other trades, with vendors eligible to submit proposals for one or more categories on a best-value basis. The district encourages use of HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendors and requires Texas business licensure, $1,000,000 minimum liability and workers' compensation insurance, three references, and standard compliance documentation including Federal Debarment certifications and IRS Form W-9. Award recommendations were scheduled for August 10, 2026, with contract commencement September 1, 2026, structured as firm fixed-price with an initial one-year term and four optional renewals; no overall budget range or minimum guarantee was disclosed in the solicitation.