UNSPSC 31151616: Pintle chain

A type of chain that has links that are approximately U-shaped. The closed end of each link fits into the open end of the next one; a pin holds the two links together.

UNSPSC 31151616 Pintle chain is a Commodity code that covers specialized chain products for operational and equipment support across state and local government departments. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing various grades and specifications of chain—transport grade 70, alloy steel grade 100, galvanized proof coil, and zinc-plated varieties—in modest quantities for inventory replenishment and departmental use. The City of Tampa Purchasing Department and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell are the primary issuing bodies visible in recent activity, with solicitations covering both direct municipal operational needs and broader law enforcement equipment frameworks that include chain products as part of larger equipment portfolios. The code sees activity primarily in Florida and Washington, with Sourcewell-coordinated procurement reaching across multiple counties and jurisdictions in the Pacific Northwest and beyond through its cooperative purchasing model.

The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26P00328 on May 12, 2026, seeking six line items of specialized chain products with a June 15, 2026 response deadline; the solicitation required FOB destination delivery within five business days, proof of insurance prior to award, and Florida E-Verify compliance. Sourcewell, on behalf of participating counties in Washington state including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties, issued RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline; this cooperative procurement was designed to establish contracting solutions available to thousands of governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, and public entities across the United States and Canada through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Both solicitations emphasize competitive pricing and standardized delivery terms, with no explicit set-aside designations identified in available documentation. The modest quantities and commodity nature of the work suggest evaluation centers on cost, compliance, and timely delivery performance.