UNSPSC 20122363: Wire finder

An oilfield downhole fishing tool used for the retrieval of broken or cut slickline from the wellbore.

UNSPSC 20122363 Wire finder is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure detection and locating equipment for law enforcement, utility, and field-service applications. The code sees activity primarily through law enforcement procurement channels, where wire finders serve as handheld or portable devices used to trace electrical wiring, detect live circuits, or locate concealed conductors during tactical operations, facility inspections, and evidence handling. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, and state law enforcement agencies, typically purchasing through cooperative procurement vehicles such as Sourcewell that bundle law enforcement equipment categories to serve multiple jurisdictions and public entities simultaneously.

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 Law Enforcement Equipment on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation encompasses participating counties in Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and extends to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities throughout the United States and Canada. Wire finders fall within the broader law enforcement equipment category being established through this cooperative contracting solution. Submissions are accepted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov. Questions may be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.