UNSPSC 25174201: Steering rack

Device composed of a rack enclosed with a steering pinion. It is connected to the steering wheel through a set of shafts and U-joints. As the steering wheel is turned, the pinion moves and pushes the steering rack either to the left or right. The ends of the steering rack are connected to the front wheels so the steering rack inputs and turns them to the left or right as well.

UNSPSC 25174201 Steering rack is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of replacement steering components and related automotive drivetrain parts for fleet maintenance and repair operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy steering racks and comparable OEM automotive parts as part of blanket purchase orders and just-in-time inventory management systems supporting school district buses, county vehicle fleets, and municipal departments. The issuing bodies span school districts (Parkway School District in Missouri, School Board of Sarasota County in Florida), county government (Brevard County in Florida), and municipal departments (City of Atlanta Department of Public Works). Procurement structures vary from fixed-price supply agreements with percentage discounts off manufacturer list price to cost-plus arrangements with on-site parts inventory management and daily delivery requirements.

Activity under the code appears concentrated in Florida and Georgia, with recent solicitations from Brevard County, Sarasota County, the City of Atlanta, and Parkway School District in Missouri. Representative opportunities include Parkway School District's Request for Bid (RFB) #26120 for bus and vehicle OEM parts and service with an intent-to-bid deadline of May 19, 2026, Brevard County's bid solicitation for just-in-time inventory management services for fleet automotive parts with a February 25, 2026 bid opening and annual spend of approximately $730,000, the City of Atlanta's Invitation for Bid for heavy-duty trailers, repair services, and parts with a May 1, 2026 due date, and the School Board of Sarasota County's Bid #26-0124 for automotive and light truck repair parts with a February 12, 2026 deadline and one-year supply term with renewal options. Vendors responding to these opportunities typically must carry adequate inventory, meet rapid delivery timelines (24 to 72 hours), provide OEM or equivalent parts only, maintain specified insurance and E-Verify compliance, and accept F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid.