UNSPSC 12141915: Bromine Br

UNSPSC 12141915 Bromine Br is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to classify specialized chemical gases and related supplies, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show limited direct bromine procurement and instead reflect a broader pattern of chemistry and laboratory gas purchasing. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include community colleges (Collin College), municipalities (City of Dallas), and higher-education institutions (University of Wisconsin-Madison). The work actually being solicited covers welding gases and supplies, laboratory gases, medical gases, fire-suppression agents such as Halon, and associated containers and delivery equipment. Community colleges represent a significant segment of activity, procuring welding materials on multi-vendor, three-year contracts with estimated annual volumes around $400,000 per institution, while cities and universities conduct smaller, episodic purchases of specialized gases for operational or safety applications.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Texas and Wisconsin. Collin College (Collin County Community College District) issued two separate ITBs for welding materials, supplies, and equipment in early 2024 (Solicitation FY2024ITB020, due March 19, 2024; Solicitation FY2024ITB024, due April 19, 2024), each establishing three-year contracts with multi-vendor awards and approximately $400,000 annual procurement volume, evaluated on purchase price (35%), references (15%), district needs (15%), quality (15%), historical relationship (5%), total cost of ownership (5%), Texas vendor status (5%), and other factors (5%). The City of Dallas conducted an Informal Solicitation (IFSPBWB2300028) in March 2026 for gases, containers, and equipment for laboratory, medical, and welding use, with bids due April 3, 2026, and awards made to lowest responsive and responsible vendors on FOB-delivery-site pricing. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a Request for Bid (2026UWMSN01191RFB) in February 2026 for Halon gas, with responses due March 26, 2026. All recent solicitations require new, unopened products in original packaging; vendors typically must provide competitive pricing, references, and proof of insurance.