NIGP 93659: Polygraph Equipment Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 93659 Polygraph Equipment Maintenance and Repair is an Item code that encompasses polygraph examination and certification services for law enforcement and public safety agencies. State and local governments procure polygraph testing under this code primarily for pre-employment screening of police and fire candidates, periodic re-testing of existing personnel, and administrative investigations. Issuers range from municipal police departments and city public safety offices to consolidated county governments. The Tucson Police Department and Columbus Consolidated Government Fire and EMS Department represent recent active buyers, with TPD conducting 3–4 hiring cycles annually involving 100–200 candidates advancing to polygraph screening.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in the Southwest and Southeast. The City of Tucson issued RFP 260160 in April 2026 seeking polygraph testing services for TPD on an as-needed basis, with qualifications weighted most heavily, followed by method of approach and price; the pre-submittal meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2026, with proposals due January 29, 2026, and the City signaling potential for multiple awards and cooperative use by other Southern Arizona public safety agencies. Contractors must hold current American Polygraph Association membership and final certification from APA-certified institutions, maintain appointment availability within two to three business days, and carry professional liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per claim. Columbus Consolidated Government in Muscogee County, Georgia, issued RFB 26-0010 in February 2026 for aerial, ground ladder, and apparatus pumps inspection and testing services, with evaluation criteria emphasizing lowest cost and local business preferences in tie situations. Contract terms typically run one to two years with renewal options, and successful contractors must hold ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation and ASNT CP-189 Level II certification in multiple non-destructive testing methods.