UNSPSC 15131504: Iridium

UNSPSC 15131504 Iridium, a Commodity code, covers the supply of iridium metal and compounds to state and local buyers, but recent solicitation activity shows the code is being used to procure bulk fuel — specifically unleaded gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel — for municipal fleet operations. The City of Little Rock Fleet Department's annual fuel contract (solicitation 249486, posted August 20, 2026, due September 10, 2026) exemplifies the actual buying pattern: supply of E10 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline (no more than 10% ethanol) and Red Dyed #2 Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel delivered across distributed fueling stations, with the supplier responsible for maintaining minimum inventory levels. This represents a significant mismatch between the code's nominal scope (a specialty metal used in catalytic converters, electronics, and medical devices) and current state and local procurement practice under the tag.

Activity under this code is sparse in the recent opportunities block, with only one municipal solicitation on record. The City of Little Rock, Arkansas appears as the sole issuing body in the available data, and no additional geographic spread or repeat buyers are evident from the source. The code shows limited relevant recent activity for vendors focused on iridium supply; procurement professionals should verify whether the fuel-supply classification reflects a data-entry error in the source, a municipal tagging quirk, or a broader pattern of miscoding before committing resources to pursue opportunities under this code.