UNSPSC 31151506: Hemp rope

UNSPSC 31151506 Hemp rope, a Commodity code, encompasses cordage products including military-grade paracord, nylon and polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine that state and local governments procure for operational, fire-rescue, and general departmental use. The code serves a broad issuing-body mix spanning city procurement offices (Philadelphia, Tampa), county commissioners (Hillsborough County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell). Recent solicitations reflect straightforward consumables purchasing — the City of Philadelphia issued a micro purchase RFQ in October 2026 for 550 Type III paracord in black and yellow to military-grade specification; the City of Tampa issued an RFQ in July 2026 for a dozen line items of mixed cordage and rope inventory for departmental stock; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB in July 2026 for janitorial and operational supplies including cordage items for 47 fire stations, with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84. These are typically single-year, firm-fixed-price awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with FOB Destination delivery terms and 5- to 10-day delivery windows.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida (Tampa, Hillsborough County) and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), with the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing initiative extending potential reach across Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and additional jurisdictions nationwide. The Philadelphia micro purchase (RFQ B2728153, due October 15, 2026) and Tampa inventory RFQ (26P00489, due August 25, 2026) represent straightforward municipal operations; Hillsborough County's fire-rescue solicitation (ITB2600319, due July 24, 2026) signals institutional scale. Cooperative-purchasing frameworks such as Sourcewell's law-enforcement-equipment RFP (due June 16, 2026) may bundle cordage alongside broader equipment categories, expanding addressable opportunities beyond direct municipal buys. Sourcing requirements typically mandate authorized distributor status, new unused goods, proof of insurance, and E-Verify compliance; no set-asides or minority-business preferences appear in the recent postings.