UNSPSC 11101513: Cryolite

UNSPSC 11101513 Cryolite is a Commodity code that nominally covers the raw mineral material used in aluminum smelting and other industrial applications. The recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show minimal relevance to cryolite procurement itself; instead, they span aluminum and steel materials supply, law enforcement equipment, and park irrigation systems. The City of Fort Worth's RFP 26-0222 (due July 23, 2026) solicits non-exclusive supplier agreements for aluminum, iron, rebar, and steel on an as-needed basis — structural materials rather than cryolite feedstock — and requires five years' documented experience in selling structural steel, aluminum products, iron products, and reinforcing steel in various grades and finishes, with 48-hour delivery to designated locations. The code shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement of actual cryolite as a distinct commodity; the mismatch between the code's name and the opportunities posted under it suggests either miscoding or use of this UNSPSC category as a catch-all for raw materials procurement by smaller jurisdictions.

The City of Fort Worth represents the only issuing body with a directly actionable opportunity. Fort Worth's procurement emphasizes small business participation, requiring at least 30 percent of contract value directed to certified small businesses in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County, and awards on best-value criteria with heavy weighting to small business participation (25 points), vendor experience (25 points), and delivery capability (20 points). The solicitation uses the Euna Portal for submission and incorporates standard commercial insurance requirements and Net 30 payment terms. Geographic activity under the code is concentrated in Texas (Fort Worth). The Sourcewell RFP 061626 (due June 16, 2026) and the DeBary irrigation project fall outside the cryolite commodity scope and do not represent actionable signals for firms in this space. State and local procurement activity specifically for cryolite or cryolite-equivalent materials does not appear in the recent opportunities block.