UNSPSC 26111900: Clutches

UNSPSC 26111900 Clutches is a Class code that encompasses brake systems, clamping mechanisms, and related holding devices for industrial equipment — specifically, the recent solicitation activity shows state and local procurement of crane brake systems, rail clamps, and emergency stopping mechanisms for port operations and transportation infrastructure. Broward County issued an RFI on June 23, 2026 (due July 1, 2026) to contest a proposed sole-source designation for Bubenzer brakes and rail clamps, seeking evidence of alternative suppliers capable of providing brake systems and storm rail clamps for container gantry cranes at Port Everglades; the scope covers supply, installation, upgrades, repairs, service, and maintenance of systems that must provide secure holding under all operating conditions and function as emergency stopping mechanisms. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span port authorities and county purchasing offices; Broward County stands out as the repeat buyer in the recent opportunities block.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Beyond the Broward County RFI, the broader opportunities block includes DeKalb County, Georgia (ITB 2026-076-ITB for IT and low-voltage infrastructure at the DeKalb Tennis Center, due July 13, 2026) and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. in Fulton County, Georgia (an informational session posted May 12, 2026 with site walk on May 29, 2026), though neither of these latter two solicitations appears closely aligned with clutches or brake-system procurement — they address construction infrastructure and law enforcement equipment respectively. The source shows limited recent activity directly relevant to the code's nominal scope; the Broward County RFI represents the primary concrete opportunity under UNSPSC 26111900.