UNSPSC 13101505: Block or crumb rubber

UNSPSC 13101505 Block or crumb rubber (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement primarily as a tagged item within broader law enforcement and equipment solicitations rather than as a standalone procurement vehicle. The recent activity shows this code applied to cooperative purchasing frameworks for law enforcement equipment, where block or crumb rubber likely represents a component or material input within tactical gear, protective equipment, or vehicle-mounted systems rather than a primary procurement object. State and local governments use this code to classify rubber materials and components that support equipment assembly, maintenance, and end-use applications across public safety agencies. The issuing-body mix reflects cooperative purchasing structures: Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, manages multi-jurisdictional procurements on behalf of counties, municipalities, school districts, and public entities across multiple states and Canada.

Sourcewell RFP #061626, posted May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, represents the most recent relevant opportunity under this code. The solicitation targets law enforcement equipment and is open to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities throughout the United States and Canada, with participating jurisdictions including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state. The cooperative purchasing structure allows selected vendors to supply equipment solutions across a broad public-sector base while maintaining standardized contracting terms through Sourcewell's framework agreement. Submissions are accepted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal (https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov), with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. No specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors are identified in available documentation.