UNSPSC 25111932: Tell tales

UNSPSC 25111932 Tell tales is a Commodity code that covers lightning detection, prediction, and protection systems now being solicited by state and local governments for facility safety and weather monitoring infrastructure. State and local agencies are buying integrated lightning detection and early-warning systems for critical facilities such as airports and parks, as well as lightning protection system installations at courthouse and other public buildings. The issuing bodies include county governments (Brevard County, Broward County), state departments of transportation and universities conducting state-authorized projects (Georgia Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University), and municipal partners (City of Fort Lauderdale). Work ranges from sole-source lightning detection system upgrades integrating with existing infrastructure, to new lightning protection system installations meeting NFPA 780 or Early Streamer Emission standards, to automated weather observation systems supporting transportation operations.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale issued an RFI (Solicitation BLD2131961F1) on May 6, 2026, with responses due May 18, 2026, to assess whether the Thor Guard, Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System can be procured on a sole-source basis or whether comparable alternatives exist for integration with systems at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Brevard County solicited sealed bids (Bid B-2-26-09) posted February 2, 2026, with bids due January 27, 2026, for lightning protection system installation at the Melbourne Courthouse and Historic Titusville Courthouse, requiring UL or Lightning Protection Institute certification. The Georgia Department of Transportation posted an eRFQ (Solicitation 48400DOT0003537) on April 8, 2026, with quotes due May 4, 2026, for Automated Weather Observing System commodities. Texas Tech University released RFP 2026-1183 on March 6, 2026, for procurement, installation, commissioning, and five-year maintenance of three C-band dual-polarization weather radars with ancillary equipment under a mandatory HUB subcontracting plan, with award anticipated July 2026.