UNSPSC 20121523: Drilling jar

A mechanical device used downhole to deliver an impact load to another downhole component, especially when that component is stuck. There are two primary types, hydraulic and mechanical jars.

UNSPSC 20121523 Drilling jar (Commodity) does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this code in recent state and local procurement. The single recent opportunity tied to this code—the City of Tucson's RFP No. 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services—solicits EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation and extraction labor, not drilling jars or drilling-related equipment. A second opportunity posted under law enforcement equipment shows no connection to the code's nominal scope. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated commodity definition.

The Tucson solicitation seeks ongoing extraction of refrigerants from approximately 50 appliance units per week at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, with extractions required every two weeks minimum and comprehensive documentation of gas destruction or recycling. The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division issued the RFP with a response deadline of September 19, 2024, an initial one-year contract term with up to four one-year renewals, and pricing structured by refrigerant type (Freon, mixed gas, refrigerant) and labor rates for standard and after-hours work. The scope emphasizes EPA certification, compliance, and technical expertise in environmental gas management rather than equipment procurement. Given the mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being bought, this code may not warrant active pursuit without clarification on whether state and local procurement offices are consistently tagging refrigerant-extraction services or equipment under this designation.