UNSPSC 30101816: Rubber channels

UNSPSC 30101816 Rubber channels is a Commodity code that captures specialized sealing and protective components for law enforcement and emergency-response equipment. State and local governments buy rubber channels under this code as components integrated into tactical gear, vehicle systems, and equipment assemblies where weatherproofing, vibration dampening, or edge protection is required. The issuing bodies span multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing vehicles, county governments, and special-purpose districts that aggregate procurement across dozens of public entities to establish framework agreements for equipment suppliers.

Sourcewell, the State of Minnesota's local government cooperative purchasing unit, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response date of June 16, 2026 to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution available to participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with numerous other jurisdictions and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The scope encompasses equipment for thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public sector buyers. Vendor proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; no bid documents are available through Washington's Electronic Business Solutions system. Questions and submissions are directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The available documentation does not identify specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors.