UNSPSC 31151518: Impregnated rope

A special kind of rope that is impregnated with another substance to strengthen or improve performance under specific conditions. Examples include resin or tar-impregnated rope.

UNSPSC 31151518 Impregnated rope is a Commodity code that covers cordage products state and local governments procure for operational and emergency-response use. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing military-grade paracord, nylon and polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine in various gauges and configurations for inventory stocking and field deployment. The issuing bodies include municipal procurement offices (Philadelphia, Tampa), county government (Hillsborough County) and service cooperatives (Sourcewell on behalf of participating counties and jurisdictions). The work is straightforward product procurement with firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, and standard insurance and compliance requirements typical of municipal purchasing.

Recent activity centers in Florida and the Mid-Atlantic, with Philadelphia soliciting 550 Type III paracord in black and yellow under a micro purchase with quotes due October 15, 2026; Tampa requesting cord and rope inventory for city departments under RFQ 26-P-00489 with quotes due August 25, 2026; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issuing competitive sealed bids for janitorial and operational supplies (including cordage items) for 47 fire stations under ITB-26-00319, estimated at $765,679.84 for a one-year term. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, also issued RFP 061626 for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating Washington counties and entities nationwide as of June 16, 2026. Delivery expectations are tight—five to ten business days for standard orders, with emergency delivery within three to five days. Most awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with the City and County reserving rights to award by line item or aggregate.