UNSPSC 31161816: Spacers or standoffs

UNSPSC 31161816 Spacers or standoffs (Commodity) covers fastening components and separation hardware that state and local governments procure for maintenance, repair, and infrastructure projects. However, the recent opportunities tagged under this code show a significant mismatch with the nominal scope: the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) solicitation targets 1/2"-13 X 2-3/4" bolts, not spacers or standoffs, while the City of Lavonia water treatment plant upgrade involves comprehensive facility modifications including pump stations, mixers, basins, filtration units, and chemical systems — none of which align with the code's stated commodity. The code shows minimal relevant recent activity in state and local procurement.

The two opportunities on record span different issuing bodies and geographies. DART, a Texas transit authority, issued its bolt solicitation on September 3, 2026, with bids due September 11, 2026, requiring FOB Destination shipping with freight included and Net 30 payment terms. The City of Lavonia, Georgia, posted its water treatment infrastructure project on April 24, 2026, with sealed bids due May 26, 2026, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for May 7, 2026; the project includes DBE participation goals at 4.0% for minority-owned and women-owned businesses and is subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements. The substantial mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work solicited — combined with the narrow activity window — signals that this code does not reliably track state and local procurement for spacers or standoffs in current practice.