UNSPSC 24131607: Blast freezers

UNSPSC 24131607 Blast freezers is a Commodity code. State and local governments use it to procure walk-in freezer units, portable refrigerated storage containers, and associated installation and service work for food service, evidence storage, detention facilities, and supported living centers. Recent solicitations show a mix of equipment purchases (new freezer units, prefabricated panels, condensing and evaporator units), replacement projects (removing and installing complete systems), and service contracts (maintenance, repairs, and quarterly servicing of existing equipment). The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Workforce Commission), county governments (Gwinnett County, Pinellas County, Sacramento County, Richmond County), cities (Austin), school districts (Houghton Lake Community Schools, Richmond County Schools, Life School), and state universities (Texas A&M University System).

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas, Georgia, California, and Michigan. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted multiple refrigerated storage container solicitations across its facilities (Kyle Unit, Bell Unit, B Moore Unit, Lindsey State Jail, Willacy County State Jail, Bridgeport) between June and August 2026. Gwinnett County posted two solicitations—one for kitchen equipment purchase and installation at Lenora Park Community Center (IWQ 137909, due October 16, 2026 via quote) and one for walk-in freezer replacement at the Sheriff's Office (BL109-26, due August 7, 2026 via sealed bid). The State of California solicited brand-specific freezer door procurement and installation (RFBIS27200112, due September 15, 2026). Houghton Lake Community Schools in Michigan issued an RFP for walk-in freezer replacement at Collins Elementary School (due May 22, 2026). The Richmond County Board of Education in Georgia solicited a walk-in freezer system for Hephzibah Middle School (RFP #26-207, due May 27, 2026). The City of Austin solicited rental, delivery, maintenance, and service of portable refrigerated containers for forensic evidence storage (IFB 9000 ACA1011REBID, due September 15, 2026, with 5% local small business discount). Pinellas County sought quarterly maintenance, service, and repairs for detention center kitchen equipment including tray dishwashing machines and ovens (ITQ #26-0455-ITQ, due July 30, 2026).