UNSPSC 20121918: Optical sensing surface cable

Specialized cable used in surface level oilfield optical sensing operations.

UNSPSC 20121918 Optical sensing surface cable, a Commodity code, encompasses fiber-optic and related sensing cables used in law enforcement and public safety applications. State and local governments procure these cables primarily as components within broader law enforcement technology systems, including surveillance, detection, and communications infrastructure. The issuing bodies are varied, spanning state cooperative purchasing vehicles, county governments, and municipal law enforcement agencies that either operate independent procurement programs or participate in multi-jurisdictional cooperative agreements.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, seeking law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple jurisdictions including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, as well as numerous other public entities nationwide and in Canada. The solicitation is structured as a cooperative purchasing vehicle that will establish blanket contracting solutions for law enforcement equipment available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. Submissions were required through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; no specific award values, set-asides, or technology integration requirements were disclosed in the available documentation.