UNSPSC 23271702: Blow torch

UNSPSC 23271702 Blow torch is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure welding equipment and supplies for educational and vocational training programs. Recent solicitations show that purchasing under this code centers on welding laboratory equipment packages and consumable welding materials—rods, tungsten electrodes, sheets, tubes, pipes, and flat stock in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The issuing bodies are primarily community colleges and school districts establishing multi-year contracts or conducting equipment purchases for welding programs. Dalton Public Schools (Georgia) solicited specific plasma cutters and welding power units for The Dalton Academy welding lab, while Collin College and Collin County Community College District (Texas) posted separate three-year contracts for comprehensive welding materials and supplies with anticipated annual volumes around $400,000 each.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. Dalton Public Schools issued an IFB for welding lab equipment due September 25, 2026, requiring delivery within three days and general liability insurance of one million dollars, with award anticipated within forty-five days of bid opening. Collin College and Collin County Community College District each posted ITBs for three-year welding materials and supplies contracts (FY2024-ITB-020 and FY2024-ITB-024) with response deadlines in March and April 2024 respectively, evaluating vendors on purchase price (35%), references (15%), meeting district needs (15%), quality (15%), vendor historical relationship (5%), total cost of ownership (5%), state of Texas vendor status (5%), and other factors (5%), with multi-vendor awards anticipated. Both Texas colleges encourage small, minority, veteran, and female-owned business participation.