NIGP 98173: Timepieces Rental or Lease

NIGP 98173 Timepieces Rental Or Lease, an Item code, covers the short- or medium-term rental and leasing of clocks, timers, and related timekeeping equipment by state and local government agencies. State and local procurement offices solicit under this code when they need temporary access to timekeeping devices—such as synchronized clocks for facilities, interval timers for operations, or specialized timing equipment for events or testing—without committing to purchase. The code serves departments across multiple jurisdiction types, including state agencies, county governments, cities, and special districts that require flexible access to timing equipment on a time-bound basis rather than outright ownership.

No recent state or local contract opportunities under NIGP 98173 appear in available procurement records. Activity under this Item code is sparse; state and local governments pursue rental and lease arrangements for timepieces infrequently relative to other commodity and service categories. Absence of current solicitations does not signal demand; it reflects the niche nature of the requirement and the likelihood that most agencies either purchase timepieces outright or rely on existing rental agreements with minimal turnover.