UNSPSC 15121536: Molygear and Molykote

Molykote is an anti-seize thread compound, which means that it helps to lubricate certain fasteners to help reduce friction. Moly Universal Gear Lube is a multi-purpose, thermally stable and durable gear lubricant recommended for enclosed industrial and automotive gear drives where extreme pressure protection is needed from high speed, adverse conditions, high film strength, tackiness and excellent water separation properties. The addition of molybdenum disulfide to the base oil helps extend the efficiency and life of the equipment.

UNSPSC 15121536 Molygear and Molykote, a Commodity code, covers bulk engine lubricants, greases, gear oils, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that state and local governments procure for fleet maintenance, transit operations, and equipment servicing. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring these products in multi-gallon quantities — 2,000 to 4,000 gallons per item annually — with delivery to centralized maintenance facilities and strict API certification and product-specification requirements. Issuing bodies span state departments, regional transit authorities, and consolidated city governments; the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services and Columbus Consolidated Government (serving the METRA Transit System) are both active under this code.

Activity under the code concentrates in Washington and Georgia based on recent opportunities. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services issued Solicitation 09225-02 on July 10, 2026, closing July 30, 2026, for a statewide supply contract covering mineral, synthetic, and re-refined lubricants, greases, gear oils, and DEF across four categories, with historical annual sales of approximately $5.1 million and a forty-eight-month initial term beginning September 1, 2026; the pre-bid conference was scheduled for July 16, 2026, and awards were planned for August 31, 2026. Columbus Consolidated Government issued RFB 26-0030 on February 16, 2026, closing March 11, 2026, to procure eight specific petroleum products on an as-needed basis for METRA Transit, including bulk 15W40 oil, transmission fluid, DEF, and chassis grease, with 24-hour delivery required and a three-year contract term. A 10 percent DBE participation goal applies to the Washington solicitation under Federal Transit Administration requirements; the Columbus procurement is also FTA-funded and requires DBE compliance.