UNSPSC 31151608: Ball chains

UNSPSC 31151608 Ball chains is a Commodity code covering specialized chain products that state and local governments procure for operational inventory and equipment support across municipal departments and law enforcement agencies. The scope encompasses various grades and specifications of chain — transport grade, alloy steel, galvanized proof coil, and branded variants — sized from 3/16 inch to 3/8 inch diameter in quantities typically ranging from 100 to 800 feet per line item. Recent solicitations show demand from city purchasing departments acting on behalf of multiple municipal divisions, as well as from cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-county and multi-state law enforcement and public agency networks. The work is straightforward commodity procurement with competitive pricing, delivery timeframes, and compliance with state procurement and non-discrimination requirements as primary evaluation factors.

Recent activity includes a City of Tampa RFQ (26P00328) posted in May 2026 with a June 15 response deadline, seeking six line items of specialized chain inventory for Hillsborough County and city departments, with FOB destination delivery within five business days and one-year contract term; and a Sourcewell RFP (#061626) issued May 12, 2026 with a June 16 response deadline, establishing a law enforcement equipment contracting solution for Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, Yakima County, and participating public entities across Washington state and beyond. Geographic activity centers on Washington state and Florida, with the cooperative purchasing model extending potential reach across multiple states and Canadian jurisdictions. No specific budget ranges, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information appears in available documentation.