UNSPSC 12141909: Phosphorus P

UNSPSC 12141909 Phosphorus P is a Commodity code covering specialty industrial gases and related compounds procured by state and local governments for laboratory, medical, and welding applications. State and local buyers under this code are purchasing welding consumables including rods and electrodes, industrial gases such as propane and halon for fire suppression, and associated containers and equipment. The issuing bodies include community colleges, county education districts, city municipal departments, and public universities, with Collin College and Collin County Community College District appearing as repeat buyers seeking multi-vendor three-year supply agreements for welding materials.

Recent activity centers in Texas and Wisconsin. Collin College posted two separate ITBs (FY2024ITB020 and FY2024ITB024) for welding materials, supplies, and equipment with anticipated award volumes of approximately $400,000 annually over three years and bid deadlines in March and April 2024. The City of Dallas issued an Informal Solicitation (IFSPBWB2300028) on March 27, 2026, for gases, containers, and equipment including laboratory, medical, and welding applications, with a bid deadline of April 3, 2026, and a prior propane award at $1.67 per gallon for 9,000 gallons. The University of Wisconsin-Madison released an RFB (2026-UWMSN-01191-RFB) on February 26, 2026, for Halon gas with a March 19, 2026, submission deadline. Evaluation typically emphasizes price (35 percent), quality, references, and total cost of ownership, with preference given to Texas vendors where applicable and active encouragement of small, minority, veteran, and female-owned business participation.