UNSPSC 26121845: Braided 600 volt class d automotive cable

A braided 600 volt automotive cable that operates within the minus 40degree to plus 150 degree centigrade range.

UNSPSC 26121845 Braided 600 volt class d automotive cable is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned to its nominal scope. The single substantive recent opportunity — San Mateo County's RFP #ISD-20261906 for Structured Cabling and Installation Services, posted July 16, 2026, with a December 8, 2025 response deadline — solicits comprehensive cabling solutions across county departments for existing and new facilities. The scope covers multiple cable types including copper (UTP Cat 6a) and multi-strand fiber (OM3 & OM4) in configurations ranging from 24-strand to 144-strand cables, delivered on an as-needed basis with per-foot pricing for installation labor and materials. The county requires contractors to meet three years of experience, three successful government implementations in the last five years, and compliance with TIA/EIA telecommunications standards. The estimated contract value ranges from $300,000 to $1,000,000 over an initial 36-month term with potential for two 12-month renewals. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for November 17, 2025, and San Mateo County applied a local business preference ordinance offering additional evaluation points for local businesses, non-profits, and small or micro businesses.

The code shows activity concentrated in California, with San Mateo County as the sole named issuing body in recent postings. The structure of the county's solicitation—two-phased evaluation with 110 total points distributed across Organizational Capacity and Experience (30 points), Method and Approach (40 points), and Price (30 points)—emphasizes experience and technical competence over cost alone. Contractors must register with SAM.gov and carry required insurance coverages. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (automotive cable) and the actual procurement (telecommunications and data center cabling infrastructure) suggests the code may be misapplied in state and local systems, or recent activity under this code is not representative of typical purchasing patterns.