NIGP has been developing, supporting, and promoting the public procurement profession through premier educational and research programs, professional support, technical services, and advocacy initiatives that benefit members and other important stakeholders since 1944.
"NIGP" stands for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. In 2011, they adopted “NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement” as the go-to-market identity for the Institute to promote our leadership role in supporting public procurement practitioners.
NIGP is committed to elevating the profession and accelerating our members' performance through pioneering ways that include thought-leading content that uses cutting edge technologies, agile leadership development and customized career training that empowers procurement professionals to make a positive difference at work, in their communities and in the world.
Safeware, Inc., delivers efficient procurement solutions for state and local government agencies to support all of their safety needs. We have spent over 40 years providing solutions for public safety leaders in the largest cities, counties and states across the country. We understand the challenges involved with buying protective and life-saving solutions for your agency. Our goal is to work beside you to identify the proper level of safety that you require and provide solutions through world-class manufacturers to meet that need. We have a family of competitively solicited and awarded contracts to assist everyone in this process.
Our company and contracts enable you to:
For over 40 years, we've been supplying first responders with products for public emergencies including the Oklahoma City Bombing, oil and chemical spills, 9/11 attacks on NYC and the Pentagon, biological attacks on Capitol Hill, Hurricane Katrina, SARS, Ebola, Coronavirus and more. We are proud of our legacy of providing emergency products during the most difficult periods in our nation's history.
We protect those who protect our country, serving America's largest cities and counties. Whether you are on the SWAT team, the rescue team, or in the Municipal Water Department, Safeware is by your side.