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 capturing individual hand tools and tool components procured by state and local agencies for fleet maintenance, automotive repair, and general facility operations. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division recently solicited master tool sets and individual tools through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education, with line items spanning hand tools (including screwdrivers), power tools, diagnostic equipment, and storage solutions. State and local buyers under this code typically include transportation departments, maintenance divisions, and institutions of higher education that maintain equipment fleets. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, capability to provide statewide distribution and on-site repairs within 24 hours, and must disclose tool recalls from the prior three years. All products must be new, first-class condition, latest-model items with ten-year warranties covering labor, materials, and parts at no charge, delivered FOB Destination statewide.

Recent procurement activity centers on Texas, where the Comptroller issued Invitation for Bid 304T26445A1 on June 11, 2026, with a June 11, 2026 response deadline. The solicitation evaluated responses on pricing (30 points), respondent qualifications (30 points), and product quality and availability (40 points), with potential awards to multiple vendors across different line items. The initial contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options through July 31, 2030 and an option for one additional year. Respondents may indicate eligibility for Texas-manufactured-goods preferences, service-disabled veteran ownership, recycled-materials, and energy-efficiency preferences under the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide. A pre-proposal conference was held May 28, 2026, and questions were due by May 29, 2026. Master tool sets must include minimum specifications of 1,152 pieces and comprehensive hand-tool inventories (315 drive tool pieces, 197 wrenches, 36 screwdrivers, 27 pliers, and additional punches, chisels, hammers, and drill bits), with reference brands including Snap-on Tools and Mac Tools or equivalents. All pricing is structured as firm, all-inclusive pricing for master tool sets and firm discounts from manufacturer catalogs for individual tools, subject to a 1.5 percent Texas SmartBuy administrative fee and annual price adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for Metal and Metal Products after the initial term.