UNSPSC 12141905: Fluorine F

UNSPSC 12141905 Fluorine F is a Commodity code covering specialized gases—primarily fluorine and fluorine-based compounds—used in welding, laboratory, medical, and fire-suppression applications. State and local governments acquire fluorine and related gases through standing contracts with industrial gas suppliers, typically on a three-year term with multi-vendor awards and volume-based pricing. Recent solicitations show welding-grade materials dominating the activity, though fluorine appears in fire-suppression (Halon) and laboratory procurement as well. Issuing bodies span community colleges, county districts, municipalities, and research universities. Collin College (two separate solicitations in 2024) and Collin County Community College District have sought welding materials and supplies on three-year contracts with estimated annual volumes around $400,000; the City of Dallas posted an Informal Solicitation for gases and equipment including welding applications in March 2026; the University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a Request for Bid for Halon gas in February 2026. All recent awards emphasize multi-vendor selection, price-based evaluation (typically 35 percent of scoring), quality and references (15 percent each), and vendor responsiveness.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas (Collin County, Dallas) and Wisconsin. The Collin College solicitations (FY2024ITB020 and FY2024ITB024, both due in March–April 2024) and the City of Dallas Informal Solicitation (posted March 27, 2026, due April 3, 2026) represent the bulk of recent state and local procurement under this code. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Halon gas RFB (posted February 26, 2026, due March 19, 2026) signals specialized fire-suppression demand in the higher-education sector. All jurisdictions actively encourage small, minority, veteran, and female-owned business participation without formal set-asides. Multi-vendor awards and the emphasis on account representatives and responsive customer service indicate that suppliers winning here must combine competitive pricing with reliable supply chains and technical support for end users in skilled trades and safety-critical applications.