UNSPSC 11162104: Graphite fabric or cloth

UNSPSC 11162104 Graphite fabric or cloth is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses marine-grade canvas and fabric-covered shade structures procured by state and local governments for operational and infrastructure purposes. The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner and City of Dallas represent the recent issuing bodies, with work spanning custom fabrication and repair of waterproof canvas items for marine operations and the purchase of new fabric-covered shade structures for municipal facilities. State and local governments acquire graphite and performance fabrics not only as raw materials but embedded in finished goods such as boat covers, tarps, bimini covers, and architectural shade systems where the fabric specification drives the procurement classification.

Recent activity centers in California and Texas. The County of Orange issued an IFB (Solicitation MA06026010722SC) on March 13, 2026 with a February 6, 2026 response deadline for repair and replacement of marine canvas articles supporting Harbor Patrol operations across Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, and Sunset Beach, structured as a time-and-material contract with standard and after-hours labor pricing tiers, offering five percent local and DVBE preference with a maximum deduction of $100,000. The City of Dallas issued a purchase order solicitation (IFSPKRB2300024) on March 10, 2026 with a March 17, 2026 deadline for new fabric-covered shade structures delivered to 5620 Parkdale Drive, priced FOB delivery site with no incumbent vendor or budget constraints stated. Both jurisdictions require proof of insurance and compliance with local conflict-of-interest policies prior to award.