UNSPSC 23231501: J bars

UNSPSC 23231501 J bars is a Commodity code covering tactical and protective equipment components used by law enforcement agencies. State and local procurement under this code centers on hardware and structural components for law enforcement operations, sourced through both direct procurements and cooperative purchasing agreements. Issuing bodies include county sheriffs' offices, municipal police departments, and state law enforcement agencies, often procuring through cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and entity types to achieve standardized contracting and volume leverage.

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, on behalf of participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with numerous other public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation seeks to establish a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K–12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities. Proposals were due June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The cooperative structure allows selected vendors to provide equipment solutions across a broad spectrum of public sector organizations while maintaining standardized contracting terms through Sourcewell's framework agreement. No specific award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations were identified in available documentation.