UNSPSC 11170000: Alloys

An alloy is the result of a manufacturing process from at least two metals.

UNSPSC 11170000 Alloys is a Family code encompassing industrial-grade metal alloys and coil stock that state and local governments procure for manufacturing, facility operations, and industrial production. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring specialized aluminum alloy coil stock with defined mechanical properties, conversion coatings, and dimensional specifications for high-volume manufacturing operations. The Colorado Department of Corrections is the primary recent buyer under this code, soliciting 350,000 pounds of coiled aluminum alloy type 3105H21 in 21-gauge for license plate production at its Canon City tag plant. The code also captures ancillary procurement for warehouse and facilities support, though the representative opportunities reflect a narrow concentration in industrial manufacturing inputs rather than broader alloy or metal-working supply categories. State and local governments using this code typically issue Invitations for Bid (IFB) on a per-pound or per-unit pricing basis, with evaluation on lowest-cost responsive and responsible bids and freight prepaid on FOB Destination terms.

Colorado shows the most recent activity under this code, with the Colorado Department of Corrections posting two overlapping IFBs in May 2026 for coiled aluminum with response deadlines of May 18 and May 23, 2026, respectively, and public bid openings scheduled for May 19 and May 26, 2026. Both solicitations specify identical quantities and specifications, suggest monthly delivery in three truckloads to Canon City, and award five percent preference to Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with proper federal certification. Vendors must meet background check and facility access requirements, including PREA training compliance and consent-to-search authorization, and must demonstrate good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and current insurance coverage prior to award. One secondary opportunity from the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles in May 2026 (due May 7, 2026) for pallet rack wire decking appears miscoded under this alloys classification and does not reflect representative activity in the code's actual scope.