UNSPSC 25111938: Marine steering gear

A powered system for steering a ship underway in which a signal of desired rudder angle is sent from the bridge by way of the control system. This signal activates the power unit with which the rudder is attached. The rudder moves with the help of the power unit till the right angle is reached.

UNSPSC 25111938 Marine steering gear is a Commodity code covering steering systems and related equipment for marine vessels. State and local government procurement activity under this code reflects a broader pattern of marine-vessel acquisition and marine-facility construction, with recent opportunities showing that steering-gear specifications emerge as components embedded in larger vessel purchases and marine-construction projects rather than as standalone procurement line items. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, county parks and recreation divisions, state agencies, and state cooperative purchasing vehicles. Chatham County, Georgia appears as a repeat buyer, soliciting marine-patrol vessels and propulsion components across multiple 2026 opportunities.

Recent opportunities spanning March through July 2026 demonstrate the code's application in practice. Chatham County Marine Patrol issued an ITB (25-0147-4, due August 10, 2026) for a complete 27-foot-4-inch marine patrol response vessel with dual Mercury SeaPro 300 engines, integrated navigation and communications systems, and full warranty coverage, funded through the DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant Program with 30% M/WBE participation goals. The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases established MPA 620, a master price agreement for marine-craft service, repair, and maintenance across multiple manufacturers through September 30, 2027, requiring vendor qualifications including Mercury and Caterpillar diesel certifications and logistics capabilities. Marion County Sheriff's Office in Oregon issued an RFQ for jet-boat frame fabrication (due April 22, 2026) and later awarded the contract to Marine 1, LLC. The California Department of Water Resources procured a marine gyro stabilizer for a 34–41 foot vessel (March 20, 2026 deadline) with precise technical specifications for stability and control. Activity concentrates in Georgia, Rhode Island, Oregon, Florida, California, and Washington, with no single dominant procurement pattern but recurring demand from law-enforcement and recreational marine operations.