UNSPSC 26101785: Oil strainer element

A pump component that enables filtration by the strainer which is installed on the intake of an oil pump.

UNSPSC 26101785 Oil strainer element is a Commodity code that covers replacement filtration components for vehicle fluid systems, though recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code reflect broader fleet maintenance and repair purchasing rather than strainer elements specifically. School districts and county public schools are the primary issuing bodies pursuing opportunities in this space, soliciting OEM parts, bulk lubricants, and air-conditioning maintenance services for diesel and electric bus fleets. The work encompasses sourcing replacement parts on an as-needed basis under blanket purchase orders, bulk procurement of motor oil and transmission fluid meeting API service standards, and specialized repair services such as air-conditioning system maintenance for multiple bus types. Contractors are expected to maintain qualified technician staff, carry adequate parts inventory, and demonstrate the ability to source unavailable components within three business days; they must carry comprehensive insurance including worker's compensation and commercial general liability at specified minimums and provide warranty coverage on all parts and workmanship.

Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest, with recent solicitations from Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia (the largest school system in the state, serving over 182,000 students), Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, and Parkway School District in Missouri. Gwinnett County Public Schools issued a bid request for bulk and bottled motor oil and synthetic transmission fluid (B-2704BM) with a response deadline of September 30, 2026, covering 18,750 gallons of bulk motor oil annually and 3,000 gallons of bulk synthetic transmission fluid delivered to six fleet maintenance facilities. Hillsborough County Public Schools posted RFP 26286RFQDST for school bus air-conditioning maintenance and repair services with proposals due August 7, 2026, requiring technicians certified to service both R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant systems on diesel, electric, propane, and gasoline-powered buses; that solicitation includes a Small Business Encouragement Program participation requirement with a minimum 20 percent reinvestment goal directed to certified small-business subcontractors. Parkway School District in Missouri issued a blanket purchase order RFB for OEM bus parts and repair services with a bid deadline of May 19, 2026, prioritizing vendors capable of supplying most required items and maintaining adequate inventory.