UNSPSC 11171602: Stainless steel alloy 304l

A type of stainless steel alloy with the following main characteristics: Cr 18,00 to 20,00 percent, Ni 10,00 to 12,00 percent, balance equals Fe + minor metallurgical pollutions. This commodity matches a stainless steel quality used to manufacture some parts like forks and knives.

UNSPSC 11171602 Stainless steel alloy 304L, a Commodity code, shows recent state and local purchasing activity for aluminum alloys and related materials used in industrial production rather than the nominal stainless steel designation. The Colorado Department of Corrections, through its Colorado Correctional Industries division, has solicited 350,000 pounds of coiled aluminum alloy 3105H21 in 21-gauge thickness for license plate production at its Canon City facility, issued as two separate Invitations for Bid (IFB) in May 2026 with response deadlines of May 20 and May 23, 2026. The aluminum must meet precise mechanical specifications including 17,500–20,500 PSI ultimate tensile strength and 13,000–18,000 PSI yield strength, with Bonderite M-CR 1430 C pretreatment and ASTM B-449-Class 2 conversion coating. Delivery occurs in monthly installments of three truckloads (approximately 37,000 pounds each) on a freight-prepaid, FOB Destination basis. Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified vendors receive a five percent preference on quote pricing. Personnel accessing correctional facilities must complete Colorado Department of Corrections background checks, sign Consent to Search Authorization forms, and may be required to complete PREA guidelines and thirty-two hours of Defensive Tactics training. The contract term extends one year or until the total quantity is delivered.

Recent activity is concentrated in Colorado, with the Colorado Department of Corrections as the dominant issuer under this code. A third opportunity posted by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles for pallet rack wire decking in April 2026 does not align with the code's nominal scope and indicates limited relevance to stainless steel or aluminum alloy purchasing under this classification. Bidders pursuing the Colorado opportunities must submit pricing on a per-pound basis through bidnetdirect.com, provide proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, carry required insurance including $1,000,000 per occurrence General Liability coverage, and complete multiple exhibits including W-9, Price Proposal, Offeror Disclosure Statement, and acknowledgment of Purchase Order Terms and Conditions prior to award.