UNSPSC 31161516: Thumb screws

UNSPSC 31161516 Thumb screws is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The three recent opportunities posted under or near this code do not reflect purchases of thumb screws or hand tools; instead, they address broad commercial repair and maintenance services, painting, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and flooring work. The mismatch suggests the code is either rarely used by state and local buyers for its nominal product category, or opportunities involving thumb screws are tagged differently in practice. When hand tools or fastening equipment are procured by state and local bodies, they typically appear within broader maintenance, facilities repair, or construction service contracts rather than as standalone commodity solicitations.

The recent opportunities come from Texas jurisdictions — the City of Lubbock and Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) — and represent indefinite-quantity or job-order-contracting frameworks rather than discrete product purchases. The City of Lubbock issued an ITB for Commercial Trades & Repair Services with a response deadline of October 20, 2026, while HCDE and its cooperative partner Choice Partners posted a Competitive Sealed Proposal for Painting, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, and Flooring services (JOC-IDIQ) with a May 15, 2026 deadline, offering a one-year initial term with up to three one-year renewals and a $200 million maximum annual aggregate contract price. Neither opportunity explicitly references thumb screws or small hand tools as line-item purchases. For vendors in hand tools or fastening products, this code does not currently signal active demand at the state and local level.