UNSPSC 23271704: Desoldering Gun

UNSPSC 23271704 Desoldering Gun is a Commodity code that covers thermal tools for electronics assembly and repair, though recent state and local activity under this code focuses more broadly on welding materials, supplies, and equipment procurement. State and local governments soliciting under this code include community colleges and vocational education districts that operate welding programs and trades training facilities. The work being bought includes welding rods, tungsten electrodes, flat bars, sheets, tubes, and pipes in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, along with related consumables and equipment needed to support hands-on instruction and ongoing facility operations. Collin College and Collin County Community College District are the primary issuing bodies appearing in recent solicitations, suggesting that education-focused purchasing under this code concentrates at the junior-college and community-college level rather than broader state or county government procurement.

Recent activity centers in Texas, with both Collin College opportunities posted in July 2026. Collin College issued ITB FY2024ITB020 for a three-year welding materials contract (May 1, 2024–April 30, 2027) with a bid response deadline of March 19, 2024, and estimated annual volume of approximately $400,000; evaluation weighted purchase price at 35 percent, with references, quality, meeting district needs, total cost of ownership, and state-of-Texas vendor status each factoring into selection. Collin County Community College District simultaneously issued ITB FY2024ITB024 for a similar three-year welding materials contract (June 1, 2024–May 31, 2027) with response deadline of April 19, 2024, and the same $400,000 anticipated purchase volume. Both procurements indicated multi-vendor awards and encouraged participation from small, minority, veteran, and female-owned businesses. The college explicitly evaluates state-of-Texas vendor status as a criterion, suggesting local-vendor preference may apply.