UNSPSC 27111739: Torque screwdriver

A type of screwdriver designed to measure torque while tightening, based on the elastic deformation of a calibrated spring. The torque value is shown in a display located on its handle.

UNSPSC 27111739 Torque screwdriver is a Commodity code covering precision hand tools used in mechanical and fleet maintenance operations across state and local agencies. State and local governments procure torque screwdrivers as part of broader tool procurement to support transportation departments, maintenance shops, and field operations requiring calibrated fastening work. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the primary issuing body identified in recent activity, procuring professional-grade hand and power tools through statewide cooperative purchasing vehicles that serve multiple state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public entities. Solicitations under this code typically emphasize vendor qualifications in the professional tools trade, compliance with safety and warranty standards, and the ability to deliver and support tools across large geographic territories.

Recent activity centers on Texas, where the Comptroller of Public Accounts issued Invitation for Bid No. 304T-26-445A1 on June 11, 2026 (due the same day) to procure master tool sets and individual tools through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system for TxDOT and other state agencies and higher education institutions. The solicitation encompasses torque screwdrivers as a component of master tool sets containing a minimum of 1,152 pieces, with reference brands including Snap-on Tools and Mac Tools or equivalents. The procurement requires vendors to demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, provide statewide sales, distribution, and on-site repair within 24 hours, and meet strict warranty obligations (ten-year coverage). The contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with renewal options extending through July 31, 2030, and awards may be made to multiple vendors for different line items. No contract value is specified in the source.