UNSPSC 20121453: Equalizing sub

The equalizing sub is attached between the O-sub and the control device. These equalizing subs have a spring-loaded dart that protrudes into the bore of the sub. When a prong attached to the pulling tool is run into the sub, the dart is pushed off its seat.

UNSPSC 20121453 Equalizing sub, a Commodity code, encompasses replacement and repair parts for law enforcement and public-safety vehicles and equipment. State and local governments procure these components through both direct purchase and cooperative purchasing frameworks to maintain operational readiness of patrol vehicles, tactical equipment, and emergency-response apparatus. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county sheriffs' departments, city police agencies, and state law enforcement operations, typically via cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and entity types to achieve volume leverage and standardized contracting terms.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution available to thousands of governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation identified participating jurisdictions in Washington state—Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County—and is structured under Washington state cooperative-purchasing law (RCW 39.34). Proposals were to be submitted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. No set-aside designations, specific award values, or budget ranges were disclosed in the available documentation.