UNSPSC 27121501: Press return springs

UNSPSC 27121501 Press return springs, a Commodity code, describes mechanical components that state and local governments procure primarily as constituent parts of larger assemblies and equipment systems rather than as standalone items. The recent opportunities block shows the code appears in cooperative and direct procurements where press return springs are bundled within broader equipment categories — notably in the Sourcewell law enforcement equipment RFP and the Donna ISD classroom supplies catalog bid — but the springs themselves are not the primary focus of procurement activity. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of multiple Washington counties and nationwide jurisdictions), independent school districts (Donna ISD), and municipalities (the City of Madison). The issuing-body mix spans counties, K-12 districts, and city departments, with Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing structure reaching the broadest institutional base across multiple states and Canada.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in Washington state and Texas, with one opportunity in Wisconsin. Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment, posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, is the most substantial cooperative purchasing initiative under the code, establishing a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment across thousands of participating entities. Donna ISD's RFP 011326-870 for classroom supplies and materials, posted March 21, 2026 with an April 8, 2026 deadline, frames springs and related components as part of a broader catalog-bid structure for the 2026-2027 school year. The City of Madison's RFP 1500802026 for city-wide printing and mailing services, posted March 3, 2026 with an April 3, 2026 deadline, shows minimal relevance to the springs classification. The code's activity suggests springs are incidental to equipment and supplies procurement rather than a primary buying driver for state and local buyers.