NIGP 95343: Fire

NIGP 95343 Fire Item code encompasses removal, testing, maintenance, inspection, and repair of fire department equipment and systems, as well as procurement of apparatus, protective gear, and specialized firefighting equipment. State and local fire departments are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code, with recent opportunities showing activity from city fire departments, county fire authorities, and school districts managing fire protection infrastructure. Scope includes Class B aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) removal and disposal from fire apparatus with EPA-method laboratory analysis and PFAS compliance documentation; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and oxygen compressor testing, maintenance, inspections, and parts supply with 24–48 hour turnaround requirements; ballistic helmets, plate carriers, and protective plates meeting NIJ Level III or above standards; formal and patrol uniforms with alterations; fire apparatus manufacturing including Type 1 engines and tractor-drawn aerial trucks with comprehensive warranty and factory inspection requirements; and fire inspection and plan-review services performed by certified Fire Plan Examiners and Fire Inspectors. Recent opportunities also reflect property and casualty insurance procurement and third-party claim administration for fire-department-related liability exposure.

California dominates recent activity, with the City of Santa Monica Fire Department appearing in five separate solicitations (AFFF removal under RFB #4523 due August 19, 2026; SCBA and compressor maintenance under ITB #12601952 due May 21, 2026; ballistic helmets under two separate ITBs released May 12 and July 1, 2026; fire apparatus under RFP #472 due June 11, 2026). San Mateo County issued RFP 2027-RFP-00121 for fire inspection professionals due November 2, 2026, with two-year term and optional extension. Texas and Florida activity includes Galveston County property and casualty insurance (RFP #26120, due September 21, 2026) and Polk County Public Schools third-party claim administration (ITN #039-DW-0826, award recommendation August 25, 2026 to Cannon Cochran Management Services). The City of Tucson Police and Fire Departments solicited police uniforms, ballistic shields, and fire body armor under annual requirements contract #260177 with estimated annual usage of $300,000, structured for cooperative purchasing nationwide through Axia with estimated $10 million annual volume. Brandywine Community Schools in Michigan issued sealed-bid procurement for CTE Addition fire protection due June 2, 2026.