UNSPSC 31151508: Sisal rope

UNSPSC 31151508 Sisal rope, a Commodity code, sees state and local procurement activity focused on tactical cordage and rope inventory for operational use—including military-specification paracord, nylon cord, polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine in various diameters and configurations. The buying mix spans city procurement offices (Philadelphia, Tampa), county governments (Hillsborough County, Florida), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of participating Washington counties). Cities and counties solicit under this code for departmental consumption—fire rescue operations, general municipal inventory, and public safety equipment—while Sourcewell's cooperative framework extends potential reach to school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. Scope varies from small micro purchases of military-grade paracord to annual standing agreements covering multiple line items and higher estimated values.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and the Pacific Northwest. The City of Philadelphia issued a micro purchase (ITB B2728153, due October 15, 2026) for 550 Type III paracord in black and yellow on a firm fixed-price FOB Destination basis; the City of Tampa released an RFQ (26P00489, due August 25, 2026) for a one-year cord and rope inventory contract covering nylon, polypropylene, wire rope slings, and twine with five-business-day delivery and backorder requirements; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted a competitive sealed bid (ITB-26-00319, due July 24, 2026) for consumable janitorial and operational supplies including cordage for 47 fire stations with an estimated one-year value of $765,679.84 and delivery to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa. Sourcewell (a Minnesota local government unit) issued a cooperative RFP (#061626, due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment available to multiple Washington counties and broader public entities. Quotes and bids typically require FOB Destination pricing, proof of insurance, and compliance with state employment verification and tax requirements; contract terms run 12 months with automatic termination unless renewal is specified.