UNSPSC 23161506: Foundry crucibles

UNSPSC 23161506 Foundry crucibles (Commodity) encompasses supplies and materials for pottery and ceramic studios operated by state and local governments, based on recent solicitation activity. State and local purchasing under this code centers on consumable pottery materials—clay, kiln supplies, glazes, and related studio equipment and supplies—that support publicly operated pottery studios and educational ceramic programs. The City of Orlando and similar municipal arts departments represent the primary issuing bodies, purchasing under competitive sealed-bid procurement (IFB) with multi-year contract terms and renewal options. Buying organizations apply Veteran Business Enterprise preferences and small or local business enterprise set-asides in evaluation, and typically require respondents to maintain local service representation, provide technical support, and submit usage data reporting.

Recent activity is limited. The City of Orlando issued IFB270025 on October 6, 2026, requesting bids for pottery supplies supporting its Pottery Studio, with a response due date of November 5, 2026. The solicitation covered sixty-one enumerated line items plus open-ended additional supplies, with a one-year base contract term and four optional twelve-month renewals. The City specified delivery within one week of order placement on an F.O.B. Destination basis, fixed-price bidding inclusive of all shipping, and required respondents to carry Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Commercial General Liability coverage at specified limits. No other recent state or local opportunities appear in the source, indicating limited current procurement velocity under this code.