UNSPSC 27111558: Parallel pin punch

A type of punch used in making parallel holes. It is quite different from taper and center punches as it has a parallel shank and no pointed end.

UNSPSC 27111558 Parallel pin punch is a Commodity code for hand tools and punching implements used in mechanical assembly and maintenance work. State and local governments procure parallel pin punches as part of larger master tool sets and individual tool inventories serving fleet maintenance, automotive repair, and mechanical operations across transportation departments, higher education facilities, and other agency operations. The code reflects a narrow product category — the parallel pin punch is a specialized striking tool for driving or removing parallel pins in mechanical assemblies — but solicitations under this code typically bundle it within comprehensive mechanics' tool kits rather than as a standalone line item, with vendors expected to supply complete sets meeting detailed specifications for hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and storage solutions.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division posted Invitation for Bid No. 304T26445A1 on June 11, 2026, through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system, procuring master tool sets and individual tools for the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education. The solicitation requires respondents to provide master tool sets containing a minimum of 1,152 pieces — including 31 punches and chisels (the category encompassing parallel pin punches), 315 drive tool pieces, pneumatic power tools, diagnostic equipment, and a lockable roll cab with foam and shadow board organization — and firm discount pricing on hand tools, power tools, and specialized diagnostic tools. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, statewide distribution and repair capability within 24 hours, and provide new products with ten-year warranties. The CPA will evaluate responses by pricing (30 points), vendor qualifications (30 points), and product quality and availability (40 points), with potential awards to multiple vendors. The contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options through July 31, 2030, plus an option for one additional year; responses were due June 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.