NIGP 85073: Silk Fabric

NIGP 85073 Silk Fabric is an Item code that, based on recent state and local opportunities, encompasses procurement of specialized textiles and fabric-based goods for operational and protective use, including battle dress uniforms, fatigue clothing, embroidered headwear, and marine-grade canvas articles. State and local governments soliciting under this code include municipal fire departments, county sheriff's offices, and other emergency services and operational agencies requiring durable, customized, and environmentally resistant textiles. The City of Phoenix Fire Department and the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner represent the issuing-body mix, with procurement centered on professional-grade durability, UV resistance, heat tolerance, and marine-grade waterproofing where applicable. Scope spans both new custom fabrication with embroidery and screen printing capabilities and repair and replacement of existing canvas and marine textiles, with vendors typically required to deliver FOB destination within 30 calendar days and carry general liability and automotive liability insurance in the $1 million to $2 million range.

The most recent activity appears concentrated in Arizona and California. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix's RFQ-26-0058, posted March 26, 2026, with response due April 16, 2026, seeking battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, name tags, gear bags, and embroidered hats for Arizona Task Force 1 operations with annual quantities of 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, and headwear ranging from 120 to 220 units on a five-year contract commencing June 27, 2026; and the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner's competitive bid solicitation MA06026010722SC, posted March 13, 2026, for repair and replacement of marine-grade canvas items including bimini covers, side curtains, boat covers, and tarps across three Harbor Patrol locations, with a response deadline of February 6, 2026, structured as time and material with hourly labor rates and offering a five percent local small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preference with a maximum deduction of $100,000.