UNSPSC 27111557: Taper punch

A type of punch with long tapers on the punching side of the tool. These types of punches are used for deep hole markings.

UNSPSC 27111557 Taper punch is a Commodity code that covers individual hand tools and components used in mechanics' tool sets and fleet maintenance operations. State and local governments procure taper punches as discrete items within larger master tool set contracts and as individual replacement tools for maintenance facilities. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division is the primary recent issuer, sourcing tools for the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system. The work involves supplying professional-grade hand tools — including punches and chisels as a category (minimum 31 pieces specified in master tool sets) — alongside pneumatic power tools, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and diagnostic equipment to support garage and fleet maintenance operations statewide. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in the professional-grade mechanic tools business, capability to provide on-site repairs within 24 hours statewide, and full disclosure of tool recalls from the prior three years. All products must be new, first-class condition, latest model in current production, with ten-year manufacturer warranties covering labor, materials, and parts.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued Invitation for Bid No. 304T-26-445A1 on June 11, 2026, with responses due June 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin. The solicitation encompasses five line items spanning master tool sets (minimum 1,152 pieces designed with foam and shadow board organization in roll cabs) and discount pricing on hand tools, power tools (battery-powered, air-powered, and corded electric), diagnostic tools, and storage solutions. Reference brands include Snap-on Tools and Mac Tools or equivalents. A pre-proposal conference was held May 28, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options extending through July 31, 2030, plus an option for one additional year. Evaluation weighs pricing at 30 points, respondent qualifications at 30 points, and product quality and availability at 40 points, with potential awards to multiple vendors for different line items. All pricing is firm and all-inclusive with FOB Destination statewide delivery; a 1.5 percent Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applies to all purchases. Respondents must carry a minimum of $500,000 in commercial general liability coverage from AM Best A- or better carriers.