NIGP 93622: Diving/Scuba Equipment Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 93622 Diving/Scuba Equipment Maintenance and Repair, an Item code, encompasses the procurement of scuba and diving rescue equipment, maintenance and repair services for public safety water operations, and specialized inspection and testing of diving apparatus by state and local governments. State and local jurisdictions—primarily fire departments, police departments, and county facilities management offices—solicit this code to support water rescue, recovery, emergency response, and ongoing fleet maintenance. The work ranges from the purchase of new diving suits and hoods compliant with NFPA and OSHA standards to specialized maintenance contracts requiring dealer certification, qualified technicians, and warranty-backed repair services on regulators, full-face pieces, and dive computers. Issuing bodies include city fire departments, municipal police units, and county government procurement offices. Recent activity shows both equipment procurement through sealed-bid processes and as-needed maintenance agreements structured with multiple renewal options.

Recent opportunities span Kentucky, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. The Louisville Fire Department issued an IFB (IFB260224, due April 29, 2026) for 50 units each of Whites Drywear dry suits and hoods for water rescue operations, evaluated on per-item price, inventory availability, and freight costs with local vendor preference and set-asides for MBE (15%), FBE (5%), and HBE (0.5%) available. The City of Fort Worth posted an RFQt (due March 20, 2026) for bi-annual and annual maintenance of Scuba Pro, Ocean Reef, and Oceanic brand equipment with 90-day warranties and the requirement that vendors maintain a physical location within Fort Worth city limits. Columbus Consolidated Government in Georgia sought annual inspection and testing of aerial ladders, ground ladders, and fire apparatus pumps under NFPA 1911 and 1932 standards, with bidders required to hold ASNT CP-189 Level II certification and ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation. Contracts in this code typically structure pricing on Net 30 payment terms, firm-price agreements, and multi-year terms with renewal options, often including local business preferences and professional insurance minimums of $1 million in general liability.