NIGP 96230: Export/Import Services

NIGP 96230 Export/Import Services is an Item code covering trade facilitation, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and international commerce representation services that state and local governments procure to support economic development, university logistics, and cross-border transaction management. State and local buyers under this code include economic development offices within state governors' departments, university systems, and municipal procurement divisions. The work solicited ranges from establishing and operating dedicated overseas trade promotion offices with bilingual staff and investment-prospect generation targets, to comprehensive freight forwarding and customs brokerage services supporting institutional supply chains and operational needs.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in Texas. The Texas Office of the Governor issued RFP 301-26-06531 (posted July 1, 2026, due July 8, 2026) for foreign trade and investment representation services for the State of Texas Israel Office, requiring a contractor to establish and maintain a fully operational office in Jerusalem with deliverables including a minimum of five qualified investment prospects annually and seven annual promotion events; the solicitation mandates a Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan with HUB opportunities in export/import services. Texas A&M University issued RFP 26-5013 (posted May 8, 2026, due June 15, 2026) for comprehensive freight forwarding, management, and customs brokerage services through the AggieBid platform, seeking expertise in international freight logistics, customs compliance, and multi-modal shipment coordination. These opportunities indicate active demand for specialized trade support and logistics services, with evaluation weighted toward capability and methodology rather than price, and with state-level set-aside and preference requirements in effect.