UNSPSC 20121611: Longwall bit

Type of bit used on longwall mining machines for underground coal mining

UNSPSC 20121611 Longwall bit is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under this classification. The code nominally describes mining equipment used in underground coal extraction, yet the two solicitations tagged to it—one for EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation services from the City of Tucson and another for law enforcement equipment through Sourcewell—bear no relationship to longwall mining or its associated tooling. The mismatch suggests either tagging errors in the source databases or that this code sees little relevant recent state and local procurement activity.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division issued RFP 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services (due September 19, 2024) to recover refrigerants from approximately 50 appliance units per week at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, with extraction required at minimum every two weeks and EPA compliance documentation required. Separately, Sourcewell (a Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle) posted RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) on behalf of participating jurisdictions across Washington and multiple states, making the contract available to hundreds of governmental agencies, school districts, and public entities. Neither solicitation reflects the scope of UNSPSC 20121611. No other recent opportunities under this code are present in the source material.