UNSPSC 31152102: Nylon cord

A length of flexible material similar to rope, but thinner and shorter, made of nylon fibers braided together.

UNSPSC 31152102 Nylon cord, a Commodity code, represents utility rope and cordage products that state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance purposes across their departments and emergency services. Recent solicitations show nylon cord being purchased alongside complementary cordage materials like polypropylene rope, wire rope slings, and twine, typically in small to medium quantities for distributed departmental use. The issuing bodies include city procurement offices, county commissioners, and cooperative purchasing vehicles; fire rescue departments and general municipal operations are primary end users. Pricing is consistently quoted on a firm, fixed-price, FOB Destination basis with delivery timelines of five to ten business days standard.

The code shows activity across Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Washington, with the most recent solicitations concentrated in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. The City of Philadelphia issued a micro-purchase RFQ (B2728153) for 550 Type III paracord in military-grade specifications with a due date of October 15, 2026, requiring compliance with tax, ethics, and nondiscrimination provisions and a $500,000 General Liability insurance floor. The City of Tampa released an RFQ (26P00489) on July 30, 2026 for mixed cordage inventory across twelve line items, due August 25, 2026, with no set-asides and delivery locations specified by city direction. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB (ITB2600319) for janitorial and operational supplies for its Fire Rescue Department at an estimated value of $765,679.84, due July 24, 2026, requiring authorized distributor status and emergency delivery capability within five business days. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing entity, released an RFP (061626) on behalf of multiple Washington county jurisdictions and nationwide participants to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting framework with a June 16, 2026 deadline, offering access to thousands of governmental agencies across the United States and Canada.