UNSPSC 31161835: Tab washer

A type of thin metal washers designed with two or more tabs which project from the outside diameter.

UNSPSC 31161835 Tab washer (Commodity) captures small industrial fastening hardware — primarily lock washers and related fastening components — that state and local governments procure for maintenance, repair, and construction projects. State and local buyers under this code include transit authorities, municipal utilities, and city public works departments sourcing standard inventory items for equipment maintenance and infrastructure work. The work is straightforward goods procurement: vendors supply fasteners in bulk packages to support ongoing operations and capital projects.

Recent activity spans Texas and Georgia. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) issued a purchase order on January 21, 2026 (due January 28, 2026) for Washer Lock 7/16" Medium (Package of 100), solicitation 2097555, through competitive bidding on the BONFIRE platform with Net 30 payment terms and FOB Destination freight requirements. The City of Lavonia, Georgia issued an IFB on April 24, 2026 (due May 26, 2026) for Water Treatment Plant 2026 Improvements, solicitation PE66940NONST2026000000005, a substantial nine-month construction project that will incur fastener and hardware spending as part of comprehensive treatment-facility upgrades; this work requires a Georgia Utility Contractor license, prevails under Davis-Bacon wage standards, and includes DBE participation goals of 4.0% for both minority-owned and women-owned businesses.