UNSPSC 26121603: Control cable

UNSPSC 26121603 Control cable is a Commodity code encompassing specialty electrical cables that state and local governments purchase for infrastructure and facility operations. Recent solicitations show the code is driven by traffic signal installations and maintenance, building fire alarm and security systems, and utility distribution networks. The City of Austin has been a repeat buyer, issuing multiple quotations for traffic signal cables with specific IMSA specifications (5-conductor and single twisted pair types, 600V, 16 gauge stranded copper with rip cord) delivered on standard reels for outdoor UV-rated installations. The code also captures replacement cables for fire alarm systems, recloser control cables for electrical utilities, and structured cabling for county and university infrastructure. Issuing bodies span city transportation departments, municipal utilities, county facilities management, school districts, airport authorities, and regional transit systems. Most solicitations are quotations (IFQ) or invitations for bid (IFB) with response windows of two to four weeks and delivery requirements of 30 to 60 days from order. Vendors must typically hold authorized dealer or reseller status, provide one year of relevant supply experience, and demonstrate capacity to meet technical specifications and delivery timelines. Set-asides for HUB, M/WBE, and DBE certification appear in Austin and other jurisdictions where initial rounds target certified vendors before open posting.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity across Georgia and California. The City of Austin issued at least four solicitations between May and October 2026 for traffic signal cables (IFQ 6200 AJC1024, IFQ 6200 AJC1025, and IFQ 6200 AJC1026), each with response times of two to seven days and delivery FOB destination with freight prepaid to 8900 Cameron Road, Austin. The most recent Austin RFQ (IFQ 6200 AJC1026, due October 23, 2026) sought approximately 44,500 feet of four cable types—5-conductor, 7-conductor, composite coax, and single twisted pair—all UV-rated and delivered on reels with 3-inch holes and sequence markings. Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District posted a traffic signal cable solicitation (601310000101469) on April 28, 2026 with a response due date of April 24, 2026 (a posted date error), requiring vendor registration on the Centralized Master Bidders List. Orange County, Florida, Escambia County, and Broward County issued related facility and infrastructure solicitations that reference control cable and low-voltage components as elements of larger fire alarm and building systems projects, though the code captures the cable commodity specifically.