UNSPSC 25173819: Marine propeller drive shaft

A drive shaft that connects a ship's propeller to the power of the main engine.

UNSPSC 25173819 Marine propeller drive shaft is a Commodity code that covers drive shaft components and related marine propulsion equipment, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus on the broader marine craft service, repair, and maintenance ecosystem rather than discrete shaft products. State and local governments use this code to procure marine equipment repair and maintenance services across fleets operated by departments, quasi-governmental organizations, and municipalities. The work involves technical service delivery on diverse manufacturer platforms — including Mercury and Caterpillar Diesel equipment — requiring certified technicians, logistics support for hauling and re-launching, parts supply management, and emergency response capabilities. Issuing bodies include state purchasing departments and cooperative purchasing entities serving multiple jurisdictions and public entity types. Vendors must demonstrate manufacturer certifications, carry substantial liability insurance ($1,000,000 general liability and automobile coverage per occurrence), and maintain detailed discount structures tied to manufacturer parts price lists.

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases issued the most visible recent opportunity: MPA 620 for marine craft service, repair, and maintenance, posted July 7, 2026 with open enrollment through September 30, 2027 and MBE participation requirements. The resulting contract extends through March 31, 2028 and covers statewide access by state agencies, municipalities, quasi-governmental entities, and legislative and judicial branches. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing entity, posted RFP #061626 in May 2026 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 response deadline; that solicitation, while tagged under this code, targets law enforcement equipment rather than marine propulsion components and shows little relevance to the marine shaft commodity. Rhode Island represents the primary recent activity zone for marine equipment procurement under this code.