UNSPSC 20111712: Wash pipe

A tool-string component used with a burn shoe for washover operations. The wash pipe is a relatively large internal-diameter tubular that can be washed over a fish in preparation for engaging and retrieving the fish.

UNSPSC 20111712 Wash pipe is a Commodity code that covers portable spray and wash equipment used in law enforcement and public safety contexts. The recent activity under this code reflects state and local governments procuring law enforcement equipment through cooperative purchasing vehicles, where wash pipes and related portable cleaning apparatus support field operations, evidence handling, and vehicle maintenance at public safety agencies.

Sourcewell, the Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing unit, issued RFP #061626 on behalf of its participating entities on May 12, 2026, with proposals due June 16, 2026. The solicitation establishes a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies, including county governments (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties in Washington), K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The opportunity represents a multi-jurisdictional cooperative procurement designed to leverage collective buying power and standardize contracting terms across diverse public sector organizations. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; solicitation documents are not available through Washington's WEBS system. Questions may be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation does not identify set-aside designations, award values, or budget ranges in available documentation.