UNSPSC 23261506: Stereolithography machine

Stereolithography is the most widely used rapid prototyping technology. Stereolithography builds plastic parts or objects a layer at a time by tracing a laser beam on the surface of a vat of liquid photopolymer.

UNSPSC 23261506 Stereolithography machine is a Commodity code that captures additive manufacturing and precision fabrication equipment — specifically 3D printers, industrial CNC routers, and press brakes — that state and local governments are procuring for institutional, educational, and operational use. The recent solicitation activity shows Texas A&M University System as the dominant buyer, issuing multiple ITBs since mid-September 2026 for 3D printers, CNC routers, and press brakes through its AggieBid electronic procurement platform. All Texas A&M solicitations require electronic submission through AggieBid (https://bids.sciquest.com), with questions directed to Sterling Crowdus at soprocurement@tamus.edu; the system rejects late submissions and posts all addenda exclusively within the platform rather than on the ESBD website. A single law-enforcement-equipment RFP issued by Sourcewell (State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative) on behalf of participating county and municipal entities in Washington state appeared in May 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, though that opportunity does not align with the code's core scope of fabrication and additive manufacturing equipment.

Texas A&M University System dominates recent activity under this code, with seven ITBs posted between September 10 and October 16, 2026. Representative solicitations include TAMUSITB270544 for 3D printers (posted September 17, due September 24, 2026), TAMUSITB270546 for an industrial CNC router (posted October 16, due October 23, 2026), and TAMUSITB270548 for a press brake (posted October 14, due October 29, 2026). Texas is the primary geographic focus. Contract values, technical specifications, quantities, contract terms, and any set-asides or preferences are not disclosed in the ESBD postings; full ITB details are available only within the AggieBid portal. Vendor registration support and submission questions are handled through vendorhelp@tamu.edu and the AggieBid Q&A section.