UNSPSC 31133703: Cemented carbide powdered metal and metal alloy

Powdered metal comprising any generally accepted cemented carbide compositions of carbide particles and metallic binders

UNSPSC 31133703 Cemented carbide powdered metal and metal alloy is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under it do not align with the code's nominal scope. The opportunities include mobile welding and fabrication services (Hillsborough County), coiled aluminum for license plate production (Colorado Department of Corrections), and pallet rack wire decking (Los Angeles Superior Court). None of these solicitations involve cemented carbide powdered metal or metal alloy procurement. The code shows little relevant recent activity, and the tagged opportunities suggest either a classification mismatch in the state and local procurement systems or use of the code as a catch-all for unrelated commodity and service categories.

The geographic spread of recent activity under this code spans Florida, Colorado, and California, with the Colorado Department of Corrections appearing as a repeat buyer (three separate coiled aluminum solicitations between May and August 2026). The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB on August 26, 2026 for mobile welding services with a response date of September 16, 2026 and an estimated contract value of $207,429.10 for a three-year term. The Colorado Department of Corrections issued an IFB on May 5, 2026 for 350,000 pounds of coiled aluminum (3105H21 alloy, 21-gauge thickness) with a May 20, 2026 response deadline, and a follow-on IFB on May 19, 2026 for the same material with a May 23, 2026 deadline. Given the mismatch between the code's definition and the actual procurements tagged to it, activity under this code warrants verification against the actual commodity or service classification before pursuing opportunities.