UNSPSC 11101517: Steatite

UNSPSC 11101517 Steatite, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently associated with it. The code nominally refers to steatite, a mineral material used in specialized manufacturing applications, yet the recent opportunities tagged to this code involve structural metals procurement (aluminum, iron, rebar, steel), law enforcement equipment, and park irrigation system installation — none of which fall within steatite's actual scope. The Fort Worth opportunity solicits non-exclusive supply agreements for construction-grade metals with five-year vendor experience requirements and 48-hour delivery capability; the Sourcewell cooperative RFP seeks law enforcement equipment for multiple jurisdictions; and the DeBary opportunity addresses park irrigation system conversion. These mismatch the code's nominal commodity classification significantly.

The geographic spread across these tagged opportunities spans Texas, Minnesota/Washington (through Sourcewell's multi-state cooperative), and Florida, but the tagging appears to reflect data-quality inconsistency rather than market activity in steatite itself. The Fort Worth RFP 260222, due July 23, 2026, and the Sourcewell RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026, represent the most recent live opportunities, yet neither involves steatite procurement. No recent state and local contract opportunities for actual steatite materials or products are evident in the source material. The code shows little relevant recent activity; prospective vendors should verify that opportunities tagged to 11101517 reflect genuine steatite demand before investing development resources in this market segment.