UNSPSC 31152105: Latex cord

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

UNSPSC 31152105 Latex cord, a Commodity code, describes synthetic cordage products state and local governments buy for operational and tactical purposes across multiple departments. Recent solicitations show procurement of 550 Type III military-grade paracord, nylon cord, polypropylene rope, and wire rope slings in volumes ranging from dozens to thousands of units. The work typically involves firm fixed-price supply contracts with delivery-to-site requirements, insurance and compliance documentation, and one-year award periods with automatic termination unless renewed. Issuing bodies include general-purpose municipalities (Philadelphia, Tampa), county governments (Hillsborough County), and cooperative purchasing intermediaries serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell representing Washington state counties). The code sees activity primarily from city procurement offices managing consumables for fire rescue operations, facilities management, and law enforcement equipment provisioning, rather than from school districts or transit authorities.

Geographic activity centers on Florida and Washington state based on recent postings, with secondary activity in Minnesota through Sourcewell's multi-jurisdictional cooperative vehicle. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Philadelphia's October 2026 micro-purchase ITB for 550 Type III paracord in black and yellow (due October 15, 2026, for delivery FOB Destination), the City of Tampa's August 2026 RFQ for cord and rope inventory across twelve line items (due August 25, 2026, requiring five-business-day delivery), and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' July 2026 ITB for janitorial and operational supplies to support 47 fire stations with an estimated annual value of $765,679.84 (due July 24, 2026). Sourcewell's May 2026 RFP for law enforcement equipment (due June 16, 2026) positioned the code across a broader regional and national participating-entity base. Pricing is consistently quoted firm and fixed with freight included, delivery windows are tight (three to ten business days), and awards typically go whole or by line item to the lowest responsive bidder.