UNSPSC 15120000: Lubricants and oils and greases and anti corrosives

A lubricant is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces.

UNSPSC 15120000 Lubricants and oils and greases and anti corrosives (Family) covers the supply of motor oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, greases, antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid, and related maintenance fluids for state and local vehicle fleets, equipment, and facilities. State and local governments procure these products on a regular, recurring basis under blanket purchase orders, requirements contracts, and annual supply agreements to support operational fleets ranging from school buses and transit vehicles to public works equipment and municipal maintenance operations. Recent solicitations show school districts, county transportation authorities, city fleet departments, transit agencies, and state departments all active buyers—Parkway School District, Sarasota County, the City of Urbana, Orange County Transportation Authority, the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency, and New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services all posted lubricant or fuel-related solicitations in the past three months. Many jurisdictions solicit multiple times annually across different product lines and delivery modalities.

Geographic activity spans the continental United States with recent solicitations concentrated in Florida, Texas, California, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Representative recent opportunities include Parkway School District (Missouri) issuing a blanket purchase order for lubrication products (RFB 2751, due October 27, 2026), Sarasota County soliciting marine fuel supply from waterfront dispensing facilities (IFQ 262916KR, due October 9, 2026), the City of Urbana, Illinois requesting winterized diesel delivery to its Landscape Recycling Center (ITB FY2027ITB212, due October 29, 2026), and the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency requesting motor oils, lubricants, antifreeze, and related products with multi-year renewal options (ITB FY27ITB001, due July 31, 2026). Pricing structures vary widely—some jurisdictions use index-based pricing tied to daily rack prices with fixed markups, others request firm-fixed unit pricing, and others solicit percentage discounts off manufacturer list prices. Delivery requirements typically include 24–48-hour response windows and compliance with product specifications such as API certifications, ASTM standards, and regional environmental standards (California air quality, South Coast AQMD volatile organic compound limits). Contract terms range from one to five years with optional renewals.